Security Analyst - Forensic Response (NWS 00792)

Job Title: Security Analyst - Forensic Response (NWS 00792)

THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 1000 HOURS PER CALENDAR YEAR

North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer’s mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.

Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.

The Global Security N Program has a part-time opening for a Security Analyst to assist with Forensic Response. The successful candidate will support specialized technical response activities under the Technical Nuclear Forensics Program. This role will leverage decades of operational, forensic, and scientific planning experience to provide expertise in complex, nationally significant response operations, enhance interagency coordination, and guide response integration across government entities.

Essential Duties
- Provide expertise in the development, coordination, and readiness of operations plans, particularly involving forensic response and attribution.
- Serve as advisor and interagency liaison for operations, including coordination with FBI, DOD, DOE, DHS, and allied partners.
- Develop technical and operational policies to support national-level training exercises and real-world crisis deployments.
- Provide expert advice on integration of forensic and scientific elements into strategic planning efforts.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies relevant to forensic operations and interagency crisis response.
- Leverage subject matter expertise in nuclear forensics to support training and operational preparedness, including instruction for the Federal Nuclear Expertise course focused on post-detonation response.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to maintain a U.S. DOE Q level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related physical science discipline.
- Minimum 20 years’ experience in WMD/CBRN operations, forensic science, and interagency/military liaison roles.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing training, policy, and operational capabilities for domestic and international CBRNE/WMD response units.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Prior GS-15 or equivalent federal government experience in mission planning or program management.
- Demonstrated leadership in the formation and support of joint operations with Special Operations Forces and international partners.
- Experience supporting exercises and operations under DOE, DOD, and FBI strategic frameworks.

Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: Q and SCI (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.