About Sandia:
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
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What Your Job Will Be Like:
We are seeking a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to join our team. In this critical role, you will help identify and protect our nation's secrets.
On any given day, you may be called upon to:
- Analyze scientific and engineering publications to identify classified and sensitive information in compliance with sponsor requirements, federal laws, and regulations, while considering publicly available research
- Evaluate scientific advancements, technologies, and information requiring protection in the interest of national security
- Develop and maintain classification guidance for both technical and non-technical information, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies
- Create and deliver classification guidance training and briefings
- Collaborate with the DOE classification community and other government agencies to resolve classification issues
- Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) and other designations for dissemination outside Sandia National Laboratories (SNL)
- Assess Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents
- Review and approve Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms
- Serve as a Derivative Classifier (DC) up to Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD) and as a Derivative Declassifier (DD)
- Serve as an Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official (RO)
Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.
Salary Range:
$114,000 - $227,500
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 5 years experience
- An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required, with the ability to obtain and maintain Sigma 15/14 access authorization (may require polygraph testing); or related clearances (e.g., SCI or DOD Top Secret)
Qualifications We Desire:
- Master's degree or higher in a STEM field
- Proficiency in software applications, particularly AI tools, with a capacity to learn new tools quickly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in analyzing complex documents and translating key concepts into actionable logic statements
- Technical knowledge across various fields, with the ability to understand and categorize technical papers
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing clear feedback and documenting progress
- Experience in testing software applications, identifying issues, and documenting results
- Ability to perform independent technical analysis
- Experience in the development or evaluation of nuclear weapons
- Familiarity with DOE/NNSA or DoD communities
- Background in electrical, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or related fields
- Basic understanding of export control regulations
- Familiarity with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance, with experience as a DC/DD
- Teamwork skills in a technically diverse environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities
About Our Team:
The Classification Office at Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for implementing the Department of Energy's (DOE) Classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) programs at Sandia/New Mexico. Additionally, the office aids in identifying Unclassified Controlled Information (UCI).
Key functions of the department include:
- Conducting classification reviews and assisting Derivative Classifiers (DCs) and staff in making classification determinations.
- Developing training and awareness briefings for the workforce.
- Designating and training DCs and UCNI Reviewing Officials.
- Creating classification guidance in collaboration with DOE, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and laboratory programs as needed.
Furthermore, the office supports the DOE, NNSA, and the greater Nuclear Security Enterprise in developing classification guidance, and resolving classification issues.
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.
Job ID: 694842
Job Family: RD
Regular/Temporary Position: R
Full/Part-Time Status: F