Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) matching

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Vulnerability Assessment Analyst at specialist level to lead and support security analysis, VAR, SRA, and SSP compliance using advanced tools.

You will assess NMCA, physical security, protective force and security systems, communicate with management, and develop innovative protection upgrades while meeting DOE/NNSA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience in security.
• 4+ years of related experience or 12+ years in education/training as alternative.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and prepare VAR, SRA, and SSP analyses.
• Identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions for S&S programs.
• Communicate with mid-level and senior management using security analysis tools.
• Apply threat analysis and simulation tools to determine effective defense measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Writing skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

12+ years education

Tools

Security analysis tools

Risk assessment software

Simulation tools

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Vulnerability Assessment Analyst

Career Level From: Specialist

Job Specialty: Vulnerability Assessment

What You'll Do

The Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Analyst completes the broad range of activities necessary to demonstrate the protection of nuclear material assets at Y-12 meets or exceeds policy requirements established by the Secretary of Energy. The security analysis is documented in the Y-12 Vulnerability Assessment Report (VAR), Security Risk Assessments (SRA), and the Y-12 Site Security Plan (SSP). The VA Analyst uses a broad range of complex tools to complete the security analysis including multiple software simulation tools for pathway analysis and combat simulations. The VA Analyst uses explosive analyses, designs performance tests, develops physical and tactical upgrades for the site, and analyzes threat capabilities to determine the most effective weapons set for Y-12 deployment.

Conducts assessments in support of the Safeguards and Security (S&S) Vulnerability Assessment (VA) Organization to identify vulnerabilities that require corrective measures. Collects and analyzes data describing the physical and operating characteristics of the S&S program at Y-12. Conducts assessments of Nuclear Material Control and Accountability (NMCA) operations, Physical Security, Protective Force and Security Systems functions. Reviews and updates the Protection Elements List, Site Security Plan, Security Incident Response Plan, and Material Access Area Security Plans.

The VA Analyst must be able to communicate effectively with mid-level personnel and senior management of both contractor and Federal organizations and use a variety of security analysis tools to complete all work to standards. The VA Analyst solves problems that are highly complex, diverse, and impact the organization requiring the best solution from a range of possibilities, development of innovative solutions, integration or coordination of specialties and staff, and the application of significant judgment and knowledge. The candidate's decision process may influence the success or failure of short and long term objectives of the organization.

The VA Analyst solves problems that are highly complex, diverse, and impact the organization requiring the best solution from a range of possibilities, development of innovative solutions, integration or coordination of specialties and staff, and the application of significant judgment and knowledge. The candidate's decision process may influence the success or failure of short and long term objectives of the organization.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, and four or more years of related experience
• OR a Master’s degree, and three or more years of related experience
• OR Twelve or more years of relevant education, training, and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting

Preferred Job Requirements

• Degrees in a security related discipline (e.g. criminal justice, security management, industrial security, etc.) or engineering/science (e.g. engineering (e.g. nuclear, chemical, mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.), physics, mathematics, computer science, etc.) disciplines are strongly preferred
• Candidates with Y-12 site-specific Protective Force, Performance Testing, and Physical Security Systems experience are preferred
• Experience with and knowledge of Y-12 weapons materials, facility operations, enriched uranium processes, mission engineering, and/or production operations preferred
• Knowledge of CNS and NNSA/DOE security procedures and regulations is desired
• Knowledge of the primary components and objectives of the Design Basis Threat Policy is desired
• Ability to complete prerequisites: VAP-140 (VA Fundamentals), PHY-100 (Introduction to Physical Security Systems), VAP-316 (VA Baseline), and VAP-335 (Fundamentals of Performance Testing)
• Requires skills in effective integration, systems thinking, planning, writing, organization, communication, and directive/procedure compliance
• Must be computer literate, familiar with the Microsoft Office suite of products, and have good working knowledge of software tools that support data analytics, metric development, and risk management
• The position requires high standards, excellent observation skills, superior written and oral communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface effectively with various clients, customers, stakeholders, and organizations to resolve conflict, negotiate, and deliver presentations
• The ability to work in a team environment is also considered essential in this position
• Must have demonstrated a history of meeting deliverable schedule dates with high quality products, and the ability to perform independently and achieve desired results with little supervision

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.