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Safeguards & Security – Planning and Ops Specialist
- Job Title
- Safeguards & Security – Planning and Ops Specialist
- Job ID
- 27757410
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM, 87047
- Other Location
- Description
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OVERVIEW
Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Safeguards & Security – Planning and Ops Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at a premier national laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts.
L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Technical Security Systems (TSS) department provides a secure, robust, and sustainable electronic security system in support of critical missions. The department is responsible for sustaining this security system at an acceptable level that meets Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. This is achieved by implementing high level standards and configuration control to the security systems followed by structured, preventive, and corrective maintenance processes. The TSS department interfaces and integrates with other departments within the Safeguards and Security Center which include Physical Security, Personnel Security, and the Protective Force. In addition to supporting the electronic security systems, TSS provides program and technical support to several remote sites within the US.
The main duties include, but are not limited to:
· Assist management team in implementing, ensuring performance and compliance in operations to include program management, risk management, requirements management, performance monitoring metrics, self-assessments, and corrective actions to ensure effective and efficient processes and policies are effectively managed and implemented,
· Project Management and business attributes to include a financial understanding in running program and projects,
· Use systems and process methodologies to provide input for optimizing programs, policy, and functions,
· Integrate and work closely with other colleagues to establish an understanding of the different work processes across the department,
· Gain knowledge and experience across a very broad range of security fields,
· Develop, maintain, and continuously improve programs, methods, and tools for collecting operations-related data, data analysis, trending, program management and performing data analyzes for recommendations to management,
· Familiar with Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration, and other Federal Requirements and Policies,
· Knowledgeable with DOE security requirements and policies and how they are applied at SNL NM and remote sites to ensure SNL is in compliance.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
· Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field such as Business and a minimum of 5 years of related experience,
· Or 9 years of related experience in lieu of education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· 3 years or more experience in leading projects and organized initiatives,
· Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance,
· Ability to work in a diverse work environment,
· Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening,
· Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Previous experience on DOE sites and programs,
· Ability to provide initial and refresher PO process training to fellow peers and works with Procurement personnel in the proper review/approval of Purchase Requisition documentation requests,
· Current PMP certification or equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred,
· Familiarity with project management best practices, procurement systems, financial reporting tools, and corporate tools/processes,
· Experience with standard project management practices including: scope management, project scheduling, cost estimation and management, quality assurance, communications planning and management, risk and opportunity management, and procurement management,
· Experience working independently on multidisciplinary teams subject to security requirements outlined in DOE directives and leading large projects to include: project coordination, updates, presentations, budget projections, and deliverables,
· Experience taking minimum direction in organizing, analyzing data, developing solutions, creating briefings, and facilitating high-level leadership meetings presenting results,
· Demonstrated experience with lean process improvements to security operations,
· Demonstrated teaming skills, including the ability to work effectively with other organizations, project sponsors and customers, and suppliers,
· Active DOE Q security clearance or the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance,
· Experience assisting with security assessments supporting DOE audits and assessments of Physical Security processes and systems and conducting analysis, corrective or preventive actions, and benchmarking where needed,
· Ability to work independently engaging with SMEs and Safeguards and Security (S&S) programs and efforts to appropriately support the interests of S&S the Physical Security Department,
· Ability to identify efficiencies in work processes, procedures and make recommended improvements.
· Experience in Quality and Assurance methods,
· Experience with developing and managing performance metrics and conducting data analysis to evaluate the success of end-to-end processes and quality improvement activities.
LOCATION
Albuquerque, New Mexico
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
L&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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