Safeguards & Security Specialist II (Security Planning and Operations)

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy.  Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.   

• MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.  
• MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

The Safeguards and Security Specialist II is responsible to assist in the development of security plans and Protective Force (PF) orders, ensuring they are developed in accordance with DOE Order requirements which include security incident response plans, active assailant/workplace violence plan, protest/demonstrator plan, project execution plans, PF station orders that provide for the protection of DOE special nuclear material in storage/transit, classified material, government property, and personnel of national security interest at the Nevada National Security Sites. In this position the Specialist II will assist the Security Planning and Operations team in the establishment of Security Areas, implementation of the Lock and Key Program, and project planning.  

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting development and updates of documentation for safeguarding personnel, information, property, assets, and/or material from theft, loss, misuse, fraud, disclosure, espionage, or sabotage.
• May implement security program policy to meet localized requirements.
• Participate in planning to evaluate the need for security requirements and recommends equipment, methods, procedures, and systems.
• Participate in surveys and analyses to identify vulnerabilities.
• Monitor policies, instructions, procedures, control systems, and methods for personnel access controls, physical storage and control, and security.
• Participate in surveys and analyses of operational functions.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and implementation of facility security and project specific security plans.
• Perform Facility Security Representative duties.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus two years of related progressive experience.
• Able to apply knowledge of principles, concepts and theory related to the position to address issues and to define and resolve problems.
• Able to apply knowledge and experience to resolve problems and accomplish goals where established procedures may not be specific. 
• Able to exercise discretion and sound judgment in performing work and contribute recommendations for improving operations/processes. 
• Must be highly organized and able to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, accomplish work, and meet required deadlines. 
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all type of people in a tactful, professional, and effective manner while screening and maintaining confidentiality. 
• Able to remember extensive policies, procedures, terminology, schedules, personnel, and other details.
• Able to use software applications needed in the position, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, etc. and general office equipment. 
• Able to deal with pressure of handling multiple tasks, complaints, frequent interruptions, and time constraints.
• The primary work location will be at the Nevada National Security Site (located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, Nevada).
• Work schedule will be 4/10s Monday through Thursday (subject to change).
• Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2, “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4, “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted.  Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709, “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $63,856.00 - $95,784.00

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.