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Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site's Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

• Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience ensuring that security policy decisions, operational procedures, and daily activities are compliant with established organizational policies and federal (DOE/MSTS or equivalent) regulations.
• Experience developing, coordinating, and/or assisting with the practical implementation of site-, facility-, and project-specific security plans, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of vulnerability assessment methodologies and experience collaborating with analysts to run risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Understanding of physical access control systems, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and experience acting as a Lock and Key Control Officer.
  Able to apply knowledge of principles, concepts and theory related to the position to address issues and define and resolve problems.
• Able to exercise considerable discretion and judgment in performing work and conducting evaluations of process effectiveness.
• Able to utilize initiative and possess ability to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and compose reports.
• Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
• Able to communicate with all types of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
• Able to use software applications needed in the position, including accounting software, analytical software, financial analysis software, word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, and database software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required in ensuring that policy decisions, procedures, and operations are in compliance with MSTS and DOE regulations, procedures, and federal and state laws.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and initiative; employ independent judgment; and apply knowledge and experience to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
• Must possess interpersonal communication skills of an influencing and motivating nature to interface effectively with DOE, company personnel at all levels, and other agency and contractor security personnel.
• Must possess the ability to understand complex data, terminology, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Able to utilize independent judgment, creativity, and initiative to evaluate alternative methods of solving problems, problem resolution, and to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (65 miles North of Las Vegas) (candidates must be willing to relocate if not local, relocation package available).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

MSTS 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 offered employment with MSTS are also 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. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, "Personnel Security". 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.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, "Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites," will be conducted.  Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, "Counterintelligence Evaluation Program."

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $80,579.20 - $120,868.80.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity. 

The Senior Safeguards & Security Specialist will be expected to apply knowledge and experience to ensure that security policy decisions, procedures, and operations are compliant with Mission Support and Test Services (MSTS) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. They will report issues, challenges, and actions to the Technical Analysis & Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and/or assist with implementation of site, facility, and project specific security plans, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Vulnerability Analysts in the development and revision of Security Analyses.
• Take primary responsibility, or assist in a secondary role, to provide facility security representative services, Lock and Key Control Officer duties, etc.
• Coordinate security services/requests, with other sections such as Cyber Security, Communications Security, Technical Security Counter Measures, Classified Matter Protection and Control, etc.
• Lead the strategic planning, meticulous development, and effective implementation of site-, facility-, and project-specific security plans, policies, and procedures.
• Act as the security Point of Contact (POC) during construction and industrial activities, reviewing blueprints, designs, and technical drawings to identify and mitigate potential security vulnerabilities before projects begin.
• Serve as the Facility Security Representative for designated DOE-owned facilities and locations.
• Support and represent MSTS as the security SME during Independent/External Assessments. Represent the Technical Analysis and Planning Department in high-level consultations and meetings with customer representatives, federal and state security agencies, and industry peers.
• Manage and assist in subcontractor security integration, ensuring third-party operations align perfectly with facility security expectations.
• Represent the Technical Analysis and Planning Department at meetings and consultations with customer representatives, governmental security agencies, and industry associates.
• Promptly correct or report any hazard or potential hazard to supervision.
• Other duties as directed.