Nrel
Alternate Special Security Officer - National Security Research Oversight Office
Golden, CO · Full-time
No sponsorship$100k-$181kDetected 5 days ago
TypeScriptCybersecuritySOC OperationsProject ManagementIntellectual PropertyCustomer SupportSystems EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Posting Title Alternate Special Security Officer - National Security Research Oversight Office.
- Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
- Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration.
Responsibilities
- Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
- Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
Requirements
- Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
- Ability to use various computer software programs.
- Additional Required Qualifications
- Must hold an active DOE Q, DOE TS, or other agency TS security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age
- U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances.
- Ability to pass periodic full-scope polygraph tests.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience as an SSO/CSSO in DOE, DoD, or other federal agency with oversight of sensitive security operations.
- B road expertise in security disciplines, including personnel security, physical security, technical security, COMSEC, and OPSEC.
Nice to have
- Significant experience training and mentoring teams unfamiliar with secure operations and policies.
- Background and knowledge related to SCI regulations, facilities, and SCI control systems.
- Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements.
- Strong analytical skills
- customer service experience
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Previous COMSEC experience.
- Job Application Submission Window
Compensation
- In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
- $100,400 - $180,700
- NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.
Benefits
- We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
- Benefits Summary
- Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
- Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.
Company info
- From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.
Equal opportunity
- Employer
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
- Reasonable Accommodations
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Visa & Work Authorization
- Must hold an active DOE Q, DOE TS, or other agency TS security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI access
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