Information Assurance Analyst

Posting TitleInformation Assurance Analyst

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeRegular

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Hours Per Week40

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Working at NREL

Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL 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 NREL, 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.

Learn about NREL’s critical objectives: NREL's Mission and Vision.

Job Description

The Office of Laboratory Protection (LP) is an organization focused on providing a secure, safe, and resilient NREL community. LP supports more than 4,000 staff located at four sites and the associated infrastructure. LP is comprised of a team of highly skilled managers and technical subject matter experts dedicated to personnel security, physical security, access control, information security, foreign national access management, emergency management, and protective force operations.

The Safeguards & Security Group Manager is seeking a skilled and motivated Information Security Analyst to join our team. This pivotal role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC), Operations Security (OPSEC) program, and assisting with the existing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) programs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with legal, the Field Intelligence Element (FIE), Special Security Officer (SSO), and Classification Officer (CO) to ensure seamless integration of policies and procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, providing training and guidance to personnel across all levels of the laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

• Policy Expertise:
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal OPSEC, CUI, and Classification policies, laws, and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Classification Officer, SSO, and legal teams to administer the InfoSec program for NREL.
• Program Management:
  • Develop, implement, and oversee the OPSEC, and CMPC programs, assist with existing CUI program, including strategic planning, risk management, and program oversight.
  • Mentor Derivative Classifiers (DCs), reviewing officials, and laboratory staff to ensure compliance with policy and procedures.
  • Conduct program reviews and audits to ensure adherence to security requirements.
• Training & Education:
  • Provide training to laboratory personnel on classification matters, including OPSEC, and the proper protection and marking of controlled and classified information.
  • Participate in onboarding and refresher training NREL personnel.
• Analysis & Recommendations
  • Analyze information to identify required OPSEC, CUI, and classification controls for programmatic and NREL efforts.
  • Work to resolve security related issues that impact organizational goals.
• Document Review & Incident Management
  • Assist in the review of scientific papers and reports to identify and protect sensitive and classified information.
  • Assist with the oversight of proper labeling of CUI documents and participation in self and government inspections.
  • Participate in the analysis and investigation of incidents of security concern.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Prepare and maintain lab level procedures, trainings, and internal SOPs.
  • Promote a culture of safety, respect, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

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Basic QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD or equivalent relevant education/experience. Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Considerable knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Strong 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

• Bachelor’s degree in a security field with 8 years of relevant experience in information security or reviewing research documents (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience with Security Classification Guides and conducting document reviews.
• Ability to respond to inquiries about document markings and accountability requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering training on protecting CUI, proprietary, or classified information.
• Experience creating OPSEC plans.
• Classification management experience.
• Motivated self- starter with the ability to work independently and as part of collaborative teams across the laboratory and DOE complex.  
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Security Clearance.

  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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with DOE or a DOE national laboratory environment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal security regulations, including OPSEC, CUI, and classification guidance.
• Previous experience investigating and resolving information security related incidents.

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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 III / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600

NREL 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 SummaryBenefits 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*. NREL 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 RequirementNREL 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

NREL 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 NREL, 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 NREL 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.

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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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