Cleared - Senior​/Principal Administrative Support, Personnel Security, Onsite

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Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten‑hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part‑time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401(k), learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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Are you passionate about your work and enjoy exploring solutions? We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Administrative Support (Full‑Time Employee) to join the Background Review Office within the Personnel Security Department! We are responsible for processing pre‑employment background reviews, supporting the Security Review Board (SRB) and reporting events and circumstances of security interest to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

This role provides an opportunity to learn from and support the Personnel Security Department.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Process Pre‑Employment Background Reviews (PEBRs) consisting of applicant background information
• Contact external entities or organizations to conduct employment verifications and perform telephone reference checks
• Access public records and commercially available data source checks
• Research information within a variety of databases
• Assist clearance applicants/holders with reporting requirements
• Assist the SRB Program Manager by providing administrative support, including drafting scripts, composing memorandums, and entering data into databases.

* Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite 100%.

$47,400 - $87,200

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• Relevant Associate’s Degree or High school diploma plus five (5) or more years of administrative support, customer service, or other related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active DOE Q‑level security clearance required to start.

• Experience in one or more major security areas: information security, physical security, personnel security, or cyber security
• Knowledge and experience with various requirements related to the protection of confidential information (e.g., Personally Identifiable Information)
• Ability to work independently within a diverse, dynamic, and changing customer base environment
• Experience in audits, inventory, assessments, and data entry/analysis
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking skills, and a focus on customer service
• Broad understanding of SNL programs, policies, organizations, procedures, and administrative systems as well as familiarity with DOE directives and especially Safeguards and Security related requirements
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products
• Ability to effectively communicate and partner with leadership (Senior Manager and above)

Personnel Security includes the Badge Office, Clearance Office, Uncleared Personal Identify Verification Program, Human Reliability Program, and Background Review Office. We ensure positive access control for DOE resources through the issuance of DOE badges, the processing of security clearances and visits, as well as administration of the Human Reliability…