Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office

Job Description

Posting Title
Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office
.
Location
CO - Golden
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Position Type
Regular
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Hours Per Week
40
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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 (
N
LR
)'s
National

Security

Research Oversight
Office
(
NSRO
)

i
s seeking a Classification Analyst (CA) to join our Office of Classification Team.

The

National Security

Research

Oversight

Office (
NSRO
)

at N
LR

supports the Laboratory's

n
ational

s
ecurity

research portfolio

by ensuring that N
LR

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 N
LR

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
:

R
esponsible for working collaboratively and collegially with peers in the N
LR

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

c
ognizant

analysis of the

diverse and often complex national security

information

requiring protection across the Laboratory
The

NSRO

CA will

participate

in

and con
duct derivative classifier (DC)

training for

the N
LR

DC program

associated with the

Field Intelligence Element (
FIE
)

and provide guidance and

support for DCs at N
LR

and especially wit
hin the

FIE
The

CA will also

assist

in

and conduct briefings for all cleared N
LR

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 program
matic 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

N
LR

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 N
LR

scientists and staff

Compreh
ensive 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 f
lexibility 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.
Reasonable Accommodations
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