OPSEC Program Specialist
Argonne National Laboratory Lemont, IL
Argonne National Laboratory Lemont, IL
3 months ago
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Under the direction of the Safeguards and Security (SAS) Division, Argonne National Laboratory is looking for an OPSEC Program Specialist to join the Classified Information Security Department.
Argonne National Laboratory is one of the top scientific destinations in the world. The Safeguards and Security Division implements the classified information security program for the site. Our Classified Information Security goal is to ensure that all employees have access to the information security resources necessary to achieve their scientific missions.
This position will be responsible for maintaining an OPSEC (Operations Security) program, developing security awareness training and serve as a liaison to the programmatic staff for classified information security needs.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Develop, publish, execute and implement appropriate regulations and policies to the National Security Presidential Memorandum/NSPM-28, The National Operations Security Program.
- Serve as the Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manager. The Program Manager is responsible for the coordination of all OPSEC policies and procedures within the program and revise as needed. Accumulate and disseminate updated threat information and awareness materials to program personnel. Report to the Chair of the Organization and/or Chief of Security on all OPSEC matters.
- Serve as an Inquiry Official to conduct formal investigations of incidents of security concern. Ensure security violations, including suspected compromises or other threats to the safeguarding of classified information and the unauthorized disclosure of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) are appropriately reported and investigated.
- Develops and implements an effective information security and security awareness education program throughout the laboratory and provide initial, continuing, and refresher security education training to all site employees.
- Serve as a Derivative Classifier to assist the Classification Officer with derivatively classifying or upgrading documents or materials in accordance with the jurisdiction, subject areas, and any additional authorities.
- Participate in assessments and evaluate compliance of activities with complex security requirements, identifies deficiencies, and ensures corrective action is identified for each deficiency found; analyze weaknesses identified during information security program reviews in order to modify and apply recommended solutions.
- Serve as a liaison to laboratory staff in matters pertaining to the enforcement of regulations governing the access to, and the dissemination, reproduction, transmission, transportation, safeguarding, and destruction of classified or CUI information and material.
Position Requirements
- Proven ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Strong knowledge, experience, and skill in implementing an OPSEC and information security program and security training programs.
- Considerable knowledge, experience and understanding of DOE directives related to classification and information security is strongly preferred.
- The ability to work collaboratively with people in a wide variety of job classifications at all levels of an organization. Proven ability to effectively cultivate and foster strong working relationships with team members, laboratory personnel, management, and external contacts.
- The ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced environment to produce results involving competing priorities and deadlines.
- Proficient with the use of personal computers and Windows applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point, Access, etc.).
- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract. Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance.
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Educational requirement:
Bachelors and 4+ years or a Masters and 2+ years, or equivalent
This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job FamilyProfessional Technical (PT)
Job ProfilePhysical Security 3
Worker TypeRegular
Time TypeFull time
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
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