This position serves as a Security Specialist in the Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Technical Services, Safety and Security Division, Testing and Analysis Branch. The incumbent manages projects, develops data analysis guidance, evaluates protective force response plans, conducts nuclear security vulnerability assessments, develops Force-on-Force scenarios, and creates security policies, training, and survey methods.
As a Security Specialist (Secondary), you will: Direct, oversee, monitor, and assess day-to-day safeguards and security operations involving the protection of nuclear materials, sensitive or classified information, personnel, facilities, installations, and other sensitive materials, resources, and processes against criminal, terrorist, and hostile intelligence activities.
Lead and conduct inspections, surveillances, and surveys; perform technical analyses and performance testing; review and assess security plans, practices, and procedures; and provide technical guidance and recommendations on safeguards and security programs and operations for the protection of national security information and assets. Lead, coordinate, and advise on vulnerability assessments (VAs) and the development and maintenance of the Site Security Plan (SSP).
Direct and conduct VA activities using Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) vulnerability assessment techniques, principles, and procedures and the OST Active Security Risk Assessment Methodology.
Develop, implement, and maintain updates to the VA and SSP in response to Design Basis Threat Policy requirements, DOE/NNSA VA guidance, and national intelligence information Develop and assess protective force tactical response plans; direct and conduct vulnerability assessments of nuclear protection strategies; design and coordinate scenarios for Force-on-Force exercises, Limited Scope Performance Tests, and tabletop exercises; and develop and implement policies, procedures, organizational training requirements, and security survey methodologies.
Advise senior agency leadership on emerging developments, technologies, and advances in safeguards and security techniques; identify and recommend methods for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of security systems through system modifications and the application of evolving technologies; and present, substantiate, and defend complex technical concepts, findings, assessments, and recommendations to senior leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders.
There is no education requirement for this position.
joel.alvarez@nnsa.doe.gov · 202-660-2791
This position is with National Nuclear Security Administration, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $165288/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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