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Position Summary:
Centrus Energy is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Counterintelligence Program Manager (CIPM) and Security Investigator to join our Security organization. In this critical dual-role, you will strengthen Centrus' counterintelligence posture, lead complex investigations, and collaborate with federal partners to support national security. This position is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and provides support across all Centrus facilities.
What You Will Do:
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the Centrus Counterintelligence (CI) Program
• Conduct sensitive investigations as assigned, including insider-threat concerns, root-cause analyses, and support to law-enforcement agencies
• Serve as a liaison with the DOE, NRC, FBI, DOW, and other government CI partners
• Deliver CI briefings, training, and awareness materials to employees across the organization
• Perform regular self-assessments of security programs and ensure continuous improvement
• Maintain and update CI policies, guidelines, and documentation
• Coordinate with Security Managers across all Centrus locations to ensure consistent CI policies and practices
• Provide CI guidance to key suppliers and strategic partners
• Review, approve, and publish plans, procedures, schedules, and status reports
• Serve as the alternate IAEA Additional Protocol Coordinator
• Track and trend corrective actions tied to security performance
• Qualify as a derivative classifier and UCNI Reviewing Official
• May serve as the site OPSEC Coordinator
• Document all investigative results and provide clear reports to leadership
• Support development and delivery of security education, onboarding, and awareness programs
• Conduct or assist with investigations into security events, including interviews, documentation, and regulatory reporting
• Perform Change Reviewer duties for required documents
• Complete other assignments as needed
What You Will Bring:
• Bachelor's degree in security or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and certifications
• Certified Criminal Investigator credential
• Minimum of two years' full-time experience within the U.S. Intelligence Community or in a CI/security-related field
• At least three years of investigative experience, including conducting interviews and writing detailed reports
• Strong knowledge of relevant government orders, directives, regulations, and CI principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prepare concise, technically accurate investigative documentation
• Strong judgment, discretion, and analytical skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-Level Security Clearance
• Ability to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in the nuclear industry
• Technical or operational knowledge of centrifuge technology
• Previous training as a classification analyst or classification officer
• Experience handling and safeguarding classified information
Pay:
Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $82,629 - $165,145. This position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.
Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.