Description

About Sandia

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 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

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%.

Salary Range

$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.

Qualifications We Require

• 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.

Qualifications We Desire

• 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)

About Our Team

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 Program. Additionally, we conduct background investigations on potential employees of Sandia and visitors requiring site access.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Security Clearance

Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.