Deployed Security Group Leader

What Will You Do

The Deployed Security Group leader will play a critical leadership role in developing and implementing cost-effective and compliant security programs to maintain a compliant and effective security environment and foster a culture of security awareness throughout the Laboratory. You will work closely with ALDDP Leadership, LANL organizations and peers throughout the NNSA Enterprise to benchmark policies and practices, implement "best business" security processes and practices, and ensure alignment with the Associate Laboratory Director for Defense Protection (ALDDPP) goals and strategies. Managing a deployed organization is a complex and multifaceted task. Your primary focus will be on leading a large, deployed organization with a diverse but integrated mission set through periods of significant change, ensuring that all operations adhere to safety, security, quality, and environmental standards.

Your key responsibilities will include helping organizations implement LANL's Integrated Safeguards and Security Management within line functions, responding to requests for information, and publishing articles addressing security policies and frequently asked questions. You will also assist organizations in developing Activity Security Plans and Security Implementation Plans, conducting new hire and initial security briefings, and acting as a point of contact between supported organizations and core security services. Additionally, you will provide security updates, lessons learned, and best practices to employees through various means, and visit managers to share trends/indicators, conduct causal analysis, and assist with implementing measures to strengthen performance. By fostering a strong security culture and facilitating secure work, you will play a vital role in protecting LANL's special nuclear material, classified and sensitive information, people, and property.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Leadership

Successful experience leading a large team in executing a complex security program is a minimum requirement. Key aspects of this role include training and developing creative, talented people, demonstrated success in program development and management, effective communication, and commitment to laboratory safety and security. Additionally, experience in budget preparation, execution, and oversight is necessary. A key aspect of this leadership will be fostering career growth, providing mentorship, and actively developing the skills and capabilities of your team members.

Collaboration

Candidates must possess strong communication skills, be able to collaborate effectively with team members across all organizational levels and demonstrate customer focus and business acumen. They should also be able to professionally resolve conflicts and prioritize multiple stakeholders. Effective collaboration with managers throughout the lab is crucial to drive team cohesion, strategic alignment, and successful project execution, making it essential to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.

Problem Solving

This position requires demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all topical areas of Safeguards and Security. Problem-solving skills are essential for analyzing complex data and trends to identify security-related issues and formulate actionable recommendations for improvement. The ability to prioritize, improve, and manage complex processes and tasks across organizational boundaries is also a key requirement.

Communication

Effective written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by internal and external interactions, are a must. Ability to clearly articulate complex security matters to diverse audiences. The role requires proven capability to present findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear and professional manner. Demonstrated commitment to laboratory goals to ensure a healthy, safe, and secure working environment is also essential.

Audit and Implementation

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Demonstrated knowledge of DOE, NNSA, and Laboratory security policies and requirements, with experience in DOE security audits and inspections, is a key requirement.

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years of relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Project Planning

The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in conducting research, investigating alternative solutions, and recommending solutions on problems affecting security and safeguards programs and administration. Demonstrated ability to prioritize, improve, and manage complex processes and tasks across organizational boundaries is also essential.

Laboratory Mission

Candidates should possess a thorough understanding of the Laboratory's physical, technical, and information security programs, with demonstrated ability to work effectively with NNSA Site Office and laboratory senior management. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading and managing a diverse group of Deployed Security Professionals.

Clearance

Active DOE Q clearance

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.

Note to Applicants:

• Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills.

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• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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

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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.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, September 30th. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.

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 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 such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.