Manager, Physical Security

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Manager for the Futures division of our Safeguards & Security directorate. This position would support a team that works site-wide. This Manager is responsible for leading two critical areas that ensure the protection of assets at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). This role provides strategic direction, oversees daily operations, ensures protection of assets, and guides teams across multiple INL facilities. This position will work on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Key Responsibilities

Physical Security Program Oversight

• Partner with facility operations and special project leadership to integrate security requirements into planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic safeguards and security objectives.
• Lead the Physical Security function that ensures security requirements are implemented across INL facilities.
• Oversee Physical Security Officers (PSOs), who serve as the primary point of contact for facility security questions and concerns.
• Ensure physical protection systems are executed in alignment security strategies.
• Coordinate on physical security development and strategy reviews.
  
  

Vulnerability and Security Risk Analysis Oversight

• Lead and supervise individuals responsible for conducting detailed vulnerability and risk analysis of security systems, facilities, protective force, critical assets, and special projects.
• Oversee the evaluation of threatscenarios, adversary pathways, detection, delay effectiveness, and overall system performance are reported to INL Leadership and DOE-ID in accordance with local threat policy and program office direction.
• Ensure Special Nuclear Material (SNM) security measures are risk-informed, aligned with approved protection strategies and support ed modeling, simulation, and performance testing to validate system effectiveness.
  
  

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Strategic Leadership & Integration

• Provide unified leadership to ensure consistent implementation of security strategies and evolving threat/technology needs.
• Partner with Safeguards & Security leadership, mission organizations, and external entities to ensure integrated risk management.
• Support configuration, change management, and modernization of security processes and systems.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a multidisciplinary team of analysts and technical specialists.
• Oversee staffing, performance expectations, training progression, and professional development.
• Set workload priorities, maintain quality and compliance standards, support safety, conduct of operations, and security culture expectations.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant experience with 5 years of proven leadership experience OR a HS Diploma and 15 years of experience including 5 years of leadership.

Relevant experience includes: Understanding/experience with DOE Physical Security requirements, facility operations, alarm/security systems, SNM protection requirements, DC/classification qualifications, and Risk assessments/analysis.

DOE Q clearance required (or the ability to obtain and maintain) which requires US Citizenship.

Job Information

The target pay range for this position is ($158,712- $237,174) annually. The full pay range is ($107,844 - $274,980). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.

TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match (regular positions) or self-contribute access (postdoctoral positions)
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance for eligible positions)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject to multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
  
  

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INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

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