Nuclear & Radiological Material Security Analyst

argonne; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 78,505 - 122,467; Full time

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking an all-source analyst in the Strategic Security Sciences Division. You will collect and analyze radiological and nuclear data, transform datasets into actionable information, and prepare briefings on methodology and results.

This full-time position requires collaboration across programs and the ability to obtain needed clearances. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, written and oral communications, and ongoing skill development within a dynamic national

Qualifications

• Contributes to analytical products, develops, evaluates, and applies analytical approaches.
• Experience in nuclear and radiological material protection, control, and accountability.
• All-source analyst within a matrix organization.
• Proven ability to communicate analyses and results effectively in reports.
• Experience in non-proliferation activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and organize work.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information related to radiological and nuclear security.
• Transforms datasets into meaningful information to inform data-driven decisions.
• Performs source scientific and technical information analysis to identify gaps and opportunities.
• Develops new analytic tools and datasets.
• Prepares briefings and reports on analysis methodology and results.
• Builds and expands skill sets through educational opportunities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Spatial analysis

Technical writing

Written and oral communications

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Core Values understanding

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Job description

The Strategic Security Sciences Division (SSS) at Argonne National Laboratory translates discovery and applied science innovations into practical solutions to enduring and emerging national security challenges. Through our multi-disciplinary R&D efforts and cross-organizational partnerships, we work to secure our nation’s energy future, drive nonproliferation innovation, harness emerging technology R&D for security, and counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) and cybersecurity threats

In this position, the candidate:

• Collects and analyzes raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information with regards to radiological and nuclear security.

• Transforms datasets into meaningful information to inform data-driven decisions.

• Conducts research on critical radiological and nuclear source inventories and other key resources including identification of threats, analysis of financials, evaluation of processes and determination of process improvement measures.

• Performs all source scientific and technical information analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for programmatic opportunity.

• Analyses include radiological and nuclear material threats, illicit pathway analysis, technological advances, alternative technology identification and general proliferation related subject matter.

• Solves complex informational requirements problems via a combination of analytic judgment and proven analytic practices.

• Reviews and improves analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reports and data requests.

• Develops new analytic tools and datasets.

• Prepares briefings and reports on analysis methodology and results.

• Builds new and expands existing skillsets by participating in educational opportunities.

Position Requirements

To be considered you must have:

• Contributes technical expertise through analysis and support for programs and projects associated with nuclear and radiological security and infrastructure analysis.

• Contributes to analytical products, develops, evaluates, and applies analytical approaches, synthesis activities, compiles results, prepares reports, publications and documentation.

• As an all-source analyst within a matrix organization may be called upon to contribute to other programs/research within a variety of roles, as may be needed and directed.

• Experience in nuclear and radiological material protection, control, and accountability.

• Skill in maintaining professional working relationships with government sponsors and other members of the scientific and engineering communities.

• Experience in spatial analysis

• Experience in technical writing and analysis

• Experience in non-proliferation activities

• Skill in written and oral communications

• Skill in organizational and time management

• A successful candidate must have the ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Other:

Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. The candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain both Q and TS/SCI clearances, or Q and other agency clearances. Please see http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm for more information about requirements for obtaining a security clearance process.

Education:

RD1: Bachelor's & 0 yrs or Master's & 0 yrs

Job Family

Research Development (RD)

Job Profile

Social Science/Law 1

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $78,505.00 - $122,467.41.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

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