What You Will Do

Are you ready to begin a career in the intelligence/counterintelligence community? If so, we encourage you to learn more about our student opening in the Office of Counterintelligence (OCI) at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). We are looking for one highly motivated post-baccalaureate candidate in the areas of intelligence and counterintelligence analysis, data analytics, cyber-forensic analysis, insider threat, criminology, forensic psychology, or foreign visits and immigration. Your work will contribute to the laboratory’s mission to solve national security challenges and the OCI’s mission of disrupting foreign intelligence and international terrorist targeting of DOE and the laboratory without disrupting the scientific and technical mission for which we exist.  You will attend relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings.

Data Analysis Methods

You will need experience with the development of data analysis methods and modeling, and/or an understanding of statistical analysis.

Research Expertise

You will need to have conducted research in one or more of the following areas of intelligence or counterintelligence, data analytics, cyber-forensic analysis, insider threat, criminology, forensic psychology, foreign visits, immigration, or a closely related focus area.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, cyber forensics or security, political science, forensic psychology, statistics, or a closely related discipline. The candidate must be within 3 years of completion of bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.2 at time of interview, or will have completed all requirements by commencement of the appointment. Additionally, the candidate should not be accepted into/enrolled in another graduate program at time of appointment.

Desired Qualifications:

• BS or BA in criminal justice, cyber forensics, cyber security, political science, forensic psychology, statistics, or a related field.
• Q-clearance or ability to obtain a Q-clearance (which generally requires U.S. citizenship and no illegal drug use within the past 12 months).
• Familiarity with the DOE Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Program and knowledge of foreign intelligence service methods and of non-traditional foreign intelligence collection.
• Proficiency in a foreign language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

To be considered for the position, applicants should submit a CV/resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how their experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. Regular post-bachelors appointments are for two years and are renewable for a third year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2.  Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States.  Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level).  Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens.  Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements:  To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.  Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use  was pre-offer. 

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request a disability accommodation, email applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505) 664-6947, opt. 3.