Classification Specialist - Security Clearance Required

Overview

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas — nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense — empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow.

With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

Position:
Classification Specialist

This role works independently following established procedures to manage classified Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and declassification activities within OCEC, in the Strategic Deterrence (SD) Directorate. The position may offer a hybrid schedule, with some days in the office and some days working from home after a probationary period. Exact hybrid details vary by team needs.

• Serve as a resource on interpretation of procedures related to Classification Program Operations.
• Act as the OCEC point-of-contact with the Laboratory and Livermore Site Office for FOIA classification requests and document declassifications; ensure transmittal documentation meets DOE criteria.
• Synthesize complex classification-related information and present results clearly in documents and presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Research, analyze, interpret, write and apply knowledge of OCEC-related policy and DOE directives in accordance with DOE/NNSA/LLNL requirements; lead in developing and communicating complex solutions or responses.
• Manage OCEC electronic and hard-copy files; maintain organized evidence files and work with federal auditors during reviews.
• Serve as a classification policy Subject Matter Expert; support the OCEC Senior Security Analyst with program self-assessments and assist in determining program readiness for evaluations.
• Assist senior security analyst in the analysis, development, and implementation of classification-related policies, procedures, methods, and practices; collect and validate operational/administrative data and prepare required reports.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new classification procedures specific to OCEC operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Active Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance or active Top-Secret clearance issued by another U.S. government agency at the time of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in security, science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work independently with maturity, discretion, and judgment.
• Experience working under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment with problem solving and decision-making skills to recommend appropriate actions and solutions.
• Experience collaborating on projects and building strong relationships with team members and clients.
• Experience providing support for self-assessments and audits.
• Proficiency with computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal skills to interact with diplomacy and tact with a wide variety of personnel internal and external to the Laboratory.

• Previous experience working effectively in a classified environment.
• Experience in a scientific or technical program.

Pay Range: $95,820 - $117,312 Annually

This is the lowest to highest salary LLNL in good faith believes we would pay for this role at the time of posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. Salary within the range will be based on competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

• Position Information:
  Career Indefinite position, open to LLNL employees and external candidates.
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