What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Operations Support Specialist 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.  Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The Sigma Operations Group (Sigma-OPS) is seeking an energetic, customer-focused individual to join our Programmatic Security team. The Operations Support Specialist will provide professional programmatic security and operational support, including but not limited to supporting the protection of classified information as well as managing physical and electronic access to the organization’s resources. The selected candidate will be expected to operate with initiative, professionalism, dependability, and flexibility within a dynamic organization.

Sigma Division focuses on materials science and engineering, emphasizing metallurgical processes and research in support of the experimental testing program at Los Alamos. Sigma-OPS is a customer-based group that supports the programmatic operational needs of the Sigma Division.

Operations Support Specialist 1 ($57,800 - $89,500)

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Provide administrative type support to access control in security areas, including maintaining system documentation and regulating and monitoring access to specific areas, rooms and facilities.
• Answer questions related to security operations and established security policy procedures as it relates to access control and the protection of classified matter.
• Safeguards classified materials and assists in the periodic inspection and inventory of classified matter.
• Compiles and reports on information relevant to security processes and revies documents for accurate content and appropriate grammatical usage.
• Answers questions related to security operations and established security policies and procedures.

Operations Support Specialist 2 ($69,500 - $110,300)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level:

• Make recommendations for security and safeguards measures, techniques and methods to assure and improve the protection of classified interests and assets.
• Apply Laboratory policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues related to security operations of moderately complex scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review o a variety of factors.
• Recommend and coordinate the acquisition, installation or replacement of equipment and material designed to increase efficiency of security operations.
• Provide backup support and assists other security personnel to fulfill projects and organizational objectives.
• Make necessary changes to training material and guidance provided to staff as security related policies and procedures change.
• Understand and adhere to laboratory and regulatory guidance and governance specific to physical security. 

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of security and safeguards policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with working to a set of defined requirements and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively under pressure of deadlines, interruptions, changing priorities, and the ability to follow multiple tasks to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in decision making, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, and taking initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of internal and external personnel and customers; strong customer service and teaming skills. 

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which typically requires US citizenship.

• Experience with LANL specific security and safeguards policies and procedures

• Famillarity with the Sigma facility and the Sigma and MST organizations
• Knowledge of Classified Matter Protection and Control and Access Control related procedures as it relates to DOE and LANL
• Demonstrated skills in conduction research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions to problem

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): 

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, submit a comprehensive cover letter and resume detailing how you meet the minimum and desired job skills.

Work Environment

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.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

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)

Additional Details

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 (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.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 federal 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1.