Sr Safeguards & Security Spec

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 qualified candidate will report to the Facility Manager and will perform the duties of the Facility Security Officer (FSO) for the Livermore Operations (LO) Facility located in Livermore, CA. Security areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to): physical security of facilities, protection of government property, lock and key control, controlled and prohibited articles, defining and maintaining facility security areas, access authorizations and security clearances, incoming and outgoing visitor control, security badges, creating, handling, storing, processing, and transporting classified matter, secure communications, security training, awareness and employee briefings, OPSEC, communications security (COMSEC), incidents of security concern, and assisting with the local implementation of the Insider Threat and Counterintelligence (CI) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the security program at LO conforms and complies with the requirements and regulations in the applicable Department of Energy (DOE) Orders, Mission Support & Test Services (MSTS) Company Directives, and other relevant Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) procedures.
• Security areas of responsibility include but also are not limited to physical security of facilities, protection of government property, lock and key control, controlled and prohibited articles, defining and maintaining facility security areas, access authorizations and security clearances, incoming and outgoing visitor control, security badges, creating, handling, storing, processing and transporting classified matter, secure communications, security training, awareness and employee briefings, OPSEC, investigating incidents of security concern and assisting with the local implementation of the Insider Threat and Counterintelligence (CI) programs.
• Setting up subcontracts and providing oversight of subcontractors providing security services in the areas of alarms, cameras, card readers, locks, and other needed security services.
• Implements and follows company policies, procedures and directives.
• Create an environment where employees feel safe to raise issues, empowered to address issues, and supported to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate environment, safety, health, and quality leadership and consistently enforce environment, safety, health, and quality policies and procedures. Implement applicable environment, safety, health, and quality requirements; emphasize the safety of each employee, and the protection of equipment and property in area of responsibility.
• Take immediate action to correct reported or observed unacceptable environment, safety, health and quality conditions and/or behaviors.
• Assure that appropriate procedures, training, equipment, warnings, and tools are provided to employees to permit work to be performed safely.
• Promote and actively participate in the MSTS safety concept. Support and encourage employee participation in MSTS environment, safety, health, and quality initiatives.

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

• Bachelor's degree in field related to the position or equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 5 years of progressive related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in security, business management or field related to the position is preferred.
• Knowledge of security policies, procedures, and technical terminology associated with security functions.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities with emphasis on continuous improvement and team building.
• Skill to develop and analyze information for studies and reports.
• Able to work independently on safeguards and security program objectives and strategies and formulate strategies for improving operations/processes.
• Must possess interpersonal communication skills of an influencing and motivating nature to interface effectively with all levels of management, DOE security personnel, and outside agencies.
• Able to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of employees throughout the company, customers, outside agencies, and various levels of personnel within parent organizations, DOE/HQ,DOE/NNSA, and other contractors including LANL, LLNL, and Sandia as needed to facilitate meeting safeguards and security program objectives while screening and maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to prioritize and schedule multiple activities in the most efficient manner and meet required deadlines.
• Able to use software applications needed in the position, including word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, and database software.
• Working knowledge of LENEL and Milestone applications preferred (not required).
• Attention to detail and accuracy are required to ensure that policy decisions, procedures, and operations are compliant with MSTS and DOE regulations, procedures, and federal and state laws.
• Must possess planning/organizing skills and initiative; employ independent judgment; and apply knowledge and experience to ensure that requirements are completed efficiently and on time.
• Current Q or TS clearance is preferred.
• The primary work location will be at the Livermore Operations Facility located in Livermore, CA.
• Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8, 9/80 or 4/10 workweeks.
• 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: $78,832.00 - $118,248.00.

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