Classification Technical Reviewer

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What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to join our team. You will play a vital role in identifying and protecting our nation's secrets.

On any given day, you may be called to:

Use your skills, experience, and knowledge of key national security programs to evaluate scientific advancements, technologies, and other information that may, in the interest of national security, require protection.
Analyze science and engineering publications and activities to identify classified and sensitive information in accordance with sponsor requirements, federal laws, and regulations and considering openly published research and previously released information.
Evaluate scientific, technical, and program information to ensure the proper classification and protection of national security interests.
Develop and maintain classification guidance for technical and nontechnical information and support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies in developing and implementing classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) guidance.
Develop and maintain classification guidance trainings and provide classification-related briefings to the workforce.
Consult with line Derivative Classifier (DCs) and Subject Matter Experts (SME), regarding classification guidance questions and provide clarification as necessary.
Collaborate with the external DOE classification community and other government agencies to resolve classification issues for the benefit of customers and to explore ways to resolve overarching classification issues in the DOE complex.
Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) or other proper designation-materials to be disseminated outside of Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
Review Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents and make classification determinations.
Review and approve on Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms.
Serve as a Derivative Classifier (DC) up to, Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD).
Serve as a Derivative Declassifier (DD).
Serve as an Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official (RO).

Based on mission needs, maybe asked to temporarily become an Embedded Classification Technical Reviewer (ECTR) within a specific program (i.e., W87-1, Advanced Computer Tools for Identifying Classified Information ACTICI ).

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Selected applicant(s) may choose to reside at either the SNL New Mexico, or SNL California site.

Qualifications We Require

Bachelor's degree in STEM plus five (5) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and relevant experience.
Must have an active DOE Q-level security clearance to start, with ability to acquire and maintain Sigma 15/14 access authorization, which may require polygraph testing; or related clearance such as SCI or DOD Top Secret.
Qualifications We Desire

Master's degree, or higher in STEM.
Ability to perform independent technical analysis, providing technical consultation to staff, management, or customers, and demonstrated attention to detail.
Experience in the development or evaluation of nuclear weapons, microelectronics, vulnerability/hardening, hypersonics, or any of Sandia's numerous Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP).
Demonstrated strong teaming skills to work efficiently as a team member in a technically diverse environment.
Background in electrical/mechanical/nuclear engineering, or any other engineering/science field.
Experience in working in a regulatory environment and/or interpreting regulations.
Experience working with or in the DOE/NNSA or DoD communities.
Basic knowledge and understanding of export control regulations.
Knowledge of classified and other sensitive information programs at other government agencies.
Familiarity with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance. Experience as a DC/DD.
Strong organization and time management skills and able to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.
About Our Team

The Classification Office at Sandia National Laboratories is a diverse team of mostly STEM degree professionals with many years of experience in the national security mission. The office has the responsibility for implementing DOE's Classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) programs at Sandia (New Mexico). The department performs classification reviews, assists Derivative Classifiers (DCs) and staff in making classification determinations, develops training and awareness briefings for members of the work force, designates and trains DCs and UCNI Reviewing Officials, and develops classification guidance in coordination with DOE, NNSA and laboratory programs as necessary. The department also supports DOE, NNSA and the rest of the Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) in the development and implementation of classification guidance.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.