Safeguards & Security Specialist I

Position Overview

Under close supervision, responsible for supporting the Safeguards and Security Organizations it relates to performance and compliance and developing, implementing and maintaining the Safeguards and Security (S&S) and Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) programs for the DUF6 Conversion Project. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities of support in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

Administer routine aspects of the safeguards and security (S&S) and nuclear material control and accountability (NMC&A) programs ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives

Assist in the development of correspondences and reports as required; to local, state and federal agencies (i.e., DOE)

Maintains communication with the DOE local office, DOE headquarters, local, state and federal agencies and other on-site contractors

Assist in the development of plans, policies and implementing procedures to ensure compliance with DOE Orders, manuals, policies, and federal regulations

Provides input into the development of technical documents including scopes of work, deliverables schedules and review cycles

Assist with technical reviews of changes to regulatory documents, DOE guidance, scopes of work, , and plant modifications and/or operating conditions

Ensures S&S requirements and regulatory standards are flowed down into applicable procedures, plans or applicable documents

Ensures S&S programs are communicated to employees establishing awareness of policies and continuous improvements in S&S compliance

Assists in the development of security awareness training for all site personnel

Coordinates training for S&S program areas including training qualification programs

Assists in inspections, management assessments, and performance tests to identify potential deficiencies or non-compliance

Performs site walkthroughs to identify potential Operations Security Program (OPSEC) or other security-related issues, vulnerabilities, and assists with developing mitigation strategies

Serves as DOE-appointed Inquiry Official with investigations into incidents of security concern (IOSCs)

Supports the respective site Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) and Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant/Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP) Pro Force to support risk and threat assessments

Reviews and supports site-wide safeguards and security and Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMC&A) programs for impacts to the DUF6 project

Manages Automated Access Control Systems (AACS) for DUF6 facilities

Promotes the Site OPSEC, Performance Assurance Program, and Insider Threat Working Groups

May serve as key member on the Site Joint Testing and Assessment Group

Develops and maintains S&S related documents including plans, policies, and procedures

Coordinates technical reviews of project information to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and/or Export Controlled Information (ECI)

Coordinates Technical Information Officer (TIO) reviews of DUF6 material intended for public release

Executes duties relating to physical security, key control, access control, NMC&A, information security, personnel security, insider threat awareness, and OPSEC in accordance with DOE program requirements

Functions as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) in the Safeguards and Security Manager’s absence

Stops/Suspends work of unsafe conditions potentially affecting personnel safety or security risk

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE access authorization (clearance) at the L

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Security Management or related subject, or equivalent experience

1-3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required