Job Title: Security and Emergency Services (SES) Senior Security Consultant Location: Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy (DOE) government offices, the Hanford Site and Richland, WA. This position may be telework eligible, and if it is identified as such, there will be a 30-day waiting period in which 100% in-office support will be expected.
Hours: 1920 hours - full-time
Compensation: $140,000.00 to $170,000.00, depending on years of relevant professional experience, education and professional background.
Security: Eligibility to obtain and retain a DOE Q-level security clearance.
AttainX is seeking an initiative-taking senior-level technical consultant project coordinator/analyst to with strong leadership, organizational, communication and technical skills to support our government client, DOE, and DOE's Assistant Manager of Mission Support (AMMS) Security and Emergency Services Division (SES).
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required:
8+ years of experience in the DOE safeguards and security area of vulnerability assessment and physical protection programs (physical security systems, equipment and processes) to include not less than 5 years at DOE facilities.
Bachelor's degree, or a combination of 10+ years of experience in: S&S program management, vulnerability assessment and security risk assessment at DOE facilities, DOE physical protection systems, DOE performance assurance and/or DOE security police officer or higher.
Familiarity with protective force operations.
Knowledge of DOE emergency management operations.
Proficient in both technical writing and editing, with background experience in both.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
U.S. citizenship
Preferred Experience and Capabilities:
Working level knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.
Working level knowledge of DOE-Hanford processes and procedures.
Working level knowledge of DOE program management practices, policies and procedures.
Familiarity with DOE nuclear facilities.
Experience in a DOE emergency operations center.
Familiarity with the National Incident Management System.
Familiarity with National Security Adjudicative Guidelines (SEAD 4).
Familiarity with security and vulnerability assessment software commonly used in DOE (e.g., Simajin, Troupe, Haz Tracker).
Familiarity with Nuclear Material Control & Accountability (NMC&A) software such as Local Area Nuclear Material Accountability Software (LANMAS).
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, specifically Word and Excel.
JOB DUTIES:
Evaluate resource use for efficiency and effectiveness and provide recommendations for current budget execution and future budget submittals for all SES programs.
Provide recommendations for incorporation into Contractor Budget Alignment Guidance (CBAG) or approved successor document and evaluate contractor's proposed integrated priority list and unfunded list for all SES programs.
Evaluate contractor's monthly budget performance data submittals.
Assist with integrated budget request and lifecycle planning.
Provide support in review and analysis of independent government estimates.
Provide input and advice in developing, negotiating and managing memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding for mutual aid with surrounding local, state and federal agencies for all applicable SES program areas.
Review vulnerability and risk assessments to ensure thorough evaluations addressing appropriate threats are performed and the conclusions are technically valid.
Review Hanford Safeguards and Security Plan (HSSP) and referenced documents to ensure plans adequately describe DOE security interests, threat evaluation, associated protection system measures and residual risk.
Evaluate requests for deviations from DOE Order requirements submitted by the operating contractors and ensure appropriate risk assessments support deviations and technical content is adequate.
Assess requests for new facility clearances and revised facility data and approval records.
Review contractor S&S job task analyses and S&S training plans to ensure job knowledge requirements are adequate.
Provide technical review and support in the management and implementation of safeguard programs.
Participate in the implementation and support for the DOE verification regime for SNM topics which may include interaction (meetings, correspondence) with personnel from DOE, the National Laboratories and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as applicable; typical activities include planning and reviews of procedures and coordination and observation activities.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing design documents, specifications and other information relating to safeguards in new or remodeled facilities.
Assist with the process of reporting on activities associated with SR international safeguards programs including additional protocols to IAEA safeguards agreements; participate in additional protocol meetings and teleconferences as alternate to DOE lead.
Provide technical support for the preparation of the SES inputs in the design of security systems including intrusion detection and assessment components to include review of project documentation, observe projects in various phases of construction to ensure required S&S measures are implemented and observe work in facilities during upgrading or downgrading of security levels.
Provide technical support for and operational oversight of existing safeguards and security systems, including testing and maintenance of components and various exterior and interior intrusion detection systems.
Provide technical support for operational oversight of the implementation of new or modified security enhancements and observe initial performance assurance program testing of new S&S elements.
Review and analyze periodic false alarm rates/nuisance alarm rates data provided by site contractor and identify trends and report to the federal SES program manager.
Assist federal SES program manager to manage and oversee the RL Performance Assurance Program.
Plan for, observe and assess contractor technical security programs including TEMPEST, technical security counter measures and communications security.
Observe performance assurance program testing of essential elements and components by Hanford contractors.
Develop or review proposed lines of inquiry for each evaluation and provide to program manager or supervisor prior to activity plus perform or assist with S&S surveys using lines of inquiry in any of the subtopical elements.
Observe federal and contractor personnel security processes and performance for compliance with established standards, efficiency and effectiveness plus make recommendations on process improvements and resource requirements.
Assist in oversight of DOE personnel security support contractor performance, resource needs and budget requirements; analyze future needs and provide recommendations to achieve program goals and requirements.
Observe contractor performance of EP program requirements to ensure compliance with federal laws, DOE requirements and the Hanford Emergency Management Plan.
Review all hazards surveys and emergency preparedness hazards assessments.
Support and oversee programs to assure that workers and members of the public are adequately protected.
Review onsite and offsite plans for compatibility to provide input and advice in developing, negotiating and managing agreements with applicable agencies.
Evaluate tests of emergency plans, procedures and processes including exercises, training and readiness assurance activities.
Review and evaluate annual Emergency Readiness Assurance Plan.
Review corrective action plans and verify and validate effectiveness of corrective actions.
Help establish strategies and procedures for ensuring contractor implementation of plans for fire protection and emergency services activities.
Assist in developing exercises, performance tests and surveillances to validate fire operations capabilities.
About Us:
AttainX Inc. is SBA certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, project management, professional staffing and high-quality services that meet the needs of our various federal government customers.
The last three years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), DOE, Department of Defense (DoD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - to name a few of our federal clients.
AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers' mission and goals are met with excellence and are proud to have such an amazing team.
Benefits:
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sick pay, health benefits (medical, dental, vision), matching 401K plan, tuition/training/certification reimbursement, long & short-term disability and life insurance plus a supportive work environment.
EEO Commitment:
AttainX is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Follow the links below to find out more:
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Physical Demands:
Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email and face-to-face; standing, walking and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
