Posting Title

Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office

Location

CO - Golden

Position Type

Regular

Hours Per Week

Working at NLR

NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)'s National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) is seeking a Classification Analyst (CA) to join our Office of Classification Team. The National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) at NLR supports the Laboratory’s national security research portfolio by ensuring that NLR employees understand their role in the protection of sensitive U.S. Government information. This candidate will need a broad educational and/or experiential background in the sciences for a competent understanding of the information requiring sensitivity protections. All NLR Classification Analysts (CAs) have completed or will be required to complete the Department of Energy (DOE) General Course for Classification Officers/Analysts (CO/CA) Training.

Job responsibilities:

Responsible for working collaboratively and collegially with peers in the NLR Office of Classification, supporting the Laboratory’s Classification Officer (CO) and successfully implementing the Laboratory’s Classification Program in accordance with DOE Order 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, and Executive Order (E.O.) 13526, Classified National Security Information.
This position requires in-depth review of information for classification and National Security concerns
The Classification Analyst must competently understand and utilize the vast classification guidance issued to the Laboratory via DOE and other U.S. Government sponsors, implementing cognizant analysis of the diverse and often complex national security information requiring protection across the Laboratory
The NSRO CA will participate in and conduct derivative classifier (DC) training for the NLR DC program associated with the Field Intelligence Element (FIE) and provide guidance and support for DCs at NLR and especially within the FIE
The CA will also assist in and conduct briefings for all cleared NLR personnel
As needed, the CA will collaboratively develop interpretive classification aids to assist the Laboratory’s DCs by summarizing classification guidance from various sources in the context of a specific, complex, and interdisciplinary problem/project/program
The position requires the senior analyst to mentor other staff
The senior analyst will collaboratively develop and implement comprehensive technical training for DCs supporting the Laboratory programs to identify classified aspects of work within specific programmatic areas
Some aspects of these programmatic areas are conceptually novel from an information protection standpoint and will require close coordination with DOE and other respective Federal Government Agencies

Basic Qualifications

Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI or DOE Q/SCI security clearance with a current investigation and the ability to maintain a DOE Q/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this position. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information.
Thorough knowledge and expertise in classified U.S. Government programs
Understanding of DOE/NNSA policies, practices and procedures relating to classification and associated controlled unclassified information
Excellent communication skills as required for delivery of presentations to NLR personnel involving complex technical and scientific concepts associated with protected and/or classified information
Excellent interpersonal skills that facilitate positive and direct working relationships with NLR scientists and staff
Comprehensive skills that allow efficient and timely understanding of large volumes of technical information
Willingness and desire to assist the customer
In-depth knowledge of classified programmatic work in the context of DOE and other Federal Agencies
Advanced expertise in communication enabling thorough development, writing, and presentation of information concerning complex scientific and technical subjects
Personal flexibility and confidence in a potentially unpredictable environment
Willingness and ability to lead interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

Working familiarity with DOE and Other Government Agency classification guidance systems
Previous experience as a Classification Analyst with DOE CO/CA training certification

A graduate degree from a STEM field from an accredited college or university

Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $100,400 - $180,700

NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Drug Free Workplace

NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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