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The National Security Research OversightOffice(NSRO) enables and overseesthe National Laboratory of the Rockies'(NLR)portfolio of national security workin accordance withthe U.S Department of Energy and other governmental agencyrequirements.

NLRis activelyseekinganindividualexperiencedin special security operationsto join the NSROas an Alternate Special Security Officer. This position will report to the NSRO Director, supporting the Special Security Officer (SSO). The positionrequires a self-motivated professional capable of managing and administering security programs for classified and proprietary operations. You will also initially serve as a Site Security Manager (SSM). As the SSM, you will lead on-site security operations supporting the construction of a SCIF. You will act as the primary liaison between customers, construction teams, and security personnel to ensure strict compliance with ICD 705 requirements, Construction Security Plans (CSPs) and design standards. Upon completion of the project, you will assume the responsibilities of an ASSO supporting secure facilities across the site. In collaboration with theSSOandcolleagues in NLR'sOffice of Laboratory Protection (OLP), you willsupportday-to-day security operations for NSRO, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and policies.

The selected applicant will support the NSRO andbroader national security research team through responsibilities including:

• Serve as the primary on-site authority for all construction security operations and construction site access controls.
• Supervise, train and coordinate daily activities of Construction Surveillance Technicians (CSTs) and Access Control Specialists.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, and project documentation to verify adherence to approved security requirements.
• Oversee site audits and ensure all required documentation is properly maintained.

• Serve asapoint of contact for SCIFs, andrelatedNSRO responsibilities. Provide training and oversight to personnel to ensure adherence to security protocols.

• Establish andmaintainliaison with government agencies, external customers, NREL managers, employees, and contractors ensure compliance with National Policy.

• Collaborate with OLP to design, implement, and refine security programs, policies, and procedures for safeguarding classified and proprietary materials.

• Act as a security specialist for SCIF-related activities including document control, physical security (PHYSEC), information assurance (IA), personnel security (PERSEC), operational security (OPSEC), and communicationssecurity (COMSEC).

• In coordination with OLP draft andmaintainStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Action Plans for SCIFs.

• Support investigation ofsecurity violations, prepare reports,and recommend preventative and corrective measures.

• Oversee the receipt, processing, distribution, and tracking of classified documentationin physical and electronic forms asrequiredbypolicy.

• Implement and manage visitor control procedures in compliance with local and national security policy.

• Work closely with DOE/IN, DOE, OLP andNLRResearch Operations to ensure collaboration and consistency with NSROpolicy in addition to supporting emerging operational needs, including new facility development.

• Work closely with Research Operations to integrate established NSRO policies and procedures with operations, and to support requirements for new facilities and capabilities.

• Evaluate complex SCI risks and developappropriatemitigations.

• Significant experiencetraining and mentoring teams unfamiliar with secure operations and policies.

• Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise policies, training documents, investigative/formal reports, and operational documents.

• Background and knowledge related to SCI regulations, facilities, and SCI control systems.

• Knowledge of SCIF construction requirements.

• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage concurrent priorities.

• Strong analytical skills; customer service experience; and the ability to interpret, communicate, and implement complex instructions.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• PreviousCOMSEC experience.