Cleared Senior/Principal Technical Reviewer - Classification, Onsite

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 118,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to safeguard national security by identifying sensitive information in publications and guiding classification decisions.

You will develop guidance, train staff, and collaborate with DOE and other agencies. On-site work is required. DOE Q-level clearance or equivalent is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience or equivalent
• Active DOE Q-level security clearance required to start or equivalent clearances

Responsibilities

• Analyze scientific publications to identify sensitive information per sponsor requirements and laws
• Evaluate advancements and information requiring protection for national security
• Develop and maintain classification guidance for DOE and other agencies
• Create and deliver classification guidance training and briefings
• Collaborate with DOE classification community to resolve issues
• Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) and other designations
• Assess Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents
• Review and approve CSCS forms
• Serve as DC up to TSRD and as DD
• Serve as UCNI Reviewing Official (RO)
• Opportunity to serve as embedded Classification Technical Reviewer in high priority programs

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Excellent written and verbal comms

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Graduate degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World‑changing technologies. Life‑changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a highly motivated Classification Technical Reviewer to join our team. In this critical role, you will help identify and protect our nation's secrets.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze scientific and engineering publications to identify sensitive (classified and unclassified) information in compliance with sponsor requirements, federal laws, and regulations, while considering publicly available research.
• Evaluate scientific advancements, technologies, and information requiring protection in the interest of national security.
• Develop and maintain classification guidance for both technical and non‑technical information, supporting the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies.
• Create and deliver classification guidance training and briefings.
• Collaborate with the DOE’s classification community and other government agencies to resolve classification issues.
• Review and approve materials for Unclassified Unlimited Release (UUR) and other designations for dissemination outside Sandia National Laboratories (SNL).
• Assess Security Incident Management Program (SIMP) incidents.
• Review and approve Contract Security Classification Specification (CSCS) forms.
• Serve as a Derivative Classifier (DC) up to Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD) and as a Derivative Declassifier (DD).
• Serve as an Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) Reviewing Official (RO).
• Based on competency, will be given an opportunity to serve as an embedded Classification Technical Reviewer in one of Sandia's high priority classified programs.

*Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must work onsite (SNL/NM) 100% of the time.

Salary Range

$117,500 - $235,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance required to start, with the ability to acquire and maintain higher clearances (may require polygraph testing); or equivalent clearances (e.g., SCI or DOD Top Secret).

Qualifications We Desire

The ideal R&D Classification Technical Reviewer candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• A graduate degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with classified and sensitive information programs for government agencies.
• Experience with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with experience in analyzing complex documents and translating key concepts into actionable logic statements.
• Technical knowledge across various fields, with the ability to understand and categorize technical papers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for providing clear and concise guidance to technical and non‑technical MOWs.
• Ability to perform independent technical analysis.
• Experience in the development and/or evaluation of nuclear weapons.
• Familiarity with DOE, NNSA and DOW communities.
• Background in electrical, mechanical, nuclear engineering, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of UCNI and export control regulations.
• Familiarity with DOE classification and declassification policies, procedures, and guidance, with experience as a DC/DD.
• Proven teamwork skills in a technically diverse environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to adapt to multiple tasks and changing priorities.

About Our Team

The Classification Office at Sandia National Laboratories is responsible for implementing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Classification and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI) programs at Sandia/New Mexico. Additionally, the office aids in identifying some Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Key functions of the department include:

• Developing classification guidance in collaboration with SNL subject matter experts, as required for classified programs.
• Conducting classification reviews and assisting Derivative Classifiers (DCs) and staff in making classification determinations.
• Developing training and awareness briefings for the workforce.
• Designating and training DCs and UCNI ROs.

Furthermore, the office supports the DOE, NNSA and the DOW in developing classification guidance, and resolving classification issues.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance and SCI access, both of which require US citizenship. SCI access may also require a polygraph examination. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain these levels of access may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on‑site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.