Controlled Unclassified Information Program Lead

Idaho National Laboratory; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Relocation package

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory's Information Security Department is hiring a CUI Program Lead in Idaho Falls on a 9x80 schedule with every other Friday off. The role oversees CUI identification, marking, and policy development, coordinating with IT, legal, procurement, and security teams to ensure compliant implementation across programs.

Required are U.S. citizenship, DOE Q clearance, and certification as Classification Analyst within one year of clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with CUI identification, marking, and handling.
• Experience engaging with leadership and stakeholders across disciplines.
• U.S. citizen with ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.
• Certification as Classification Analyst within one year of DOE Q clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement CUI regulations and marking.
• Lead communications, schedules, milestones, budgets, and activities.
• Engage with multiple departments to meet CUI requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Contracts, and Procurement to flow down CUI requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CUI policies and procedures.
• Advise management and staff on CUI policy.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy development

Training development

Independence at work

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

DOE Classification Analyst Certification process

Job description

Job Description

Idaho National Laboratory's Information Security Department is hiring! Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.

CUI Program Lead Functions And Responsibilities

• Administer and implement applicable regulations in the identification, protection, and marking of CUI as defined in the National Archive’s CUI Registry.
• Direct CUI program communications, schedules and milestones, budgets, and activities to ensure successful and timely implementation of program priorities.
• Engage with leadership and functional stakeholders, including information systems/technology, information security, legal, human resources, export control, FOIA, privacy officer, operations security, foreign national access programs, cybersecurity, logistics, procurement, manufacturing, R&D functions, and external entities, to identify and meet CUI requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Contracts, and Procurement teams to ensure the flow down of federal government CUI requirements to subcontractors, partners, and vendors.
• Determine and generate requests for equivalencies and exemptions from applicable DOE order and CFR requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CUI policies, processes, and procedures; monitor and respond to changes in governmental policies that may impact CUI requirements; conduct periodic reviews to ensure accuracy and relevance. Apply information protection principles and concepts to ensure that CUI is properly identified, marked, safeguarded, disseminated, decontrolled, and destroyed.
• Advise and provide guidance to all levels of management, staff, and applicable contractors on current CUI policy.
• Ensure processes for reporting and recording CUI misuse and breaches, decontrolling CUI, and resolving CUI challenges are aligned with established requirements and company policies.
• Develop, maintain, and provide CUI training to employees.
• Respond to CUI data calls and audits, conduct self-assessments, and develop measurable metrics and goals for reporting KPIs to identify areas for program improvement.
• Exercise discretion and judgment with the ability to work independently with minimal instruction for day-to-day activities.

Required

• Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 9 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Relevant technical experience, which may include experience in Nuclear Nonproliferation, Arms Control and Foreign Policy; Chemical and Biological Weapons; Intelligence and Counterintelligence; Isotope Enrichment Technology; Nuclear Weapons; Radiological Emergency Response; Safeguards and Security; Nuclear Material Production and Processing; Other Government Agencies (i.e., Department of Defense, Space Power, and Naval Reactors).
• Prior experience marking, controlling, storing, and destruction of sensitive information is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
• Required to obtain certification as a Classification Analyst (including DC with public release authority, UCNI RO, and Derivative Declassifier) within one year of obtaining a DOE “Q” clearance or as soon as possible if already in possession of a DOE “Q” clearance.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• Background/knowledge in classification; technical/scientific/engineering field; DOE nuclear/scientific programs.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required.

Job Information

• The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 – $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
• 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.

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.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

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.