Controlled Unclassified Information Program Lead

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory's Information Security Department is seeking a CUI Program Lead to implement and administer CUI requirements under DOE Order 470.7, EO 13556, 32 CFR Part 2002, and the CUI Registry. The role is based at our Idaho Falls facility with a 9x80 schedule and every other Friday off.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree with 5 years (or a master’s with 3 years) of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications

• 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 in nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, DOE programs, or related fields.
• Experience marking, controlling, storing, and destroying sensitive information is preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and obtain/maintain a DOE “Q” clearance.
• Must obtain Classification Analyst certification within one year of DOE “Q” clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement CUI regulations per DOE Order 470.7 and related policies.
• Direct CUI program communications, schedules, budgets, and activities.
• Collaborate with legal, contracts, and procurement to flow down CUI requirements to subcontractors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain CUI policies, processes, and training.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship required

DOE Q clearance able to obtain

CUI program leadership

Regulatory compliance

Certification as Classification Analys

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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.
The Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program Lead is responsible for implementing and administering CUI requirements under DOE Order 470.7 (Safeguards and Security Program), Executive Order 13556, 32 CFR Part 2002, and the CUI Registry.

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.