Classification Officer
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, USA
Job posting number: #7255148 (Ref:418416)
Posted: June 14, 2024
Job Description
The Safeguards and Security Division is seeking a Senior Classification Analyst/Classification Officer to be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of Argonne’s classification program. In this role you will ensure that Argonne remains compliant with Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information (and successor order) and the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. You will ensure exemplary performance of Argonne’s classification program and maintain operational awareness of classification issues in accordance with Department of Energy order requirements.
This role will be responsible for the effective training, mentoring, and appointing and oversight of derivative classifiers (DC’s). Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that DC’s are technically competent in the specific areas of their classification authorities and terminate these authorities when
appropriate. Additional responsibilities include:
- Conducts classification reviews of draft proposals, whitepapers, publications, etc.
- Compiles statistics concerning the Argonne classification program for laboratory, ASO and DOE Headquarters Office of Classification.
- Prepares bulletins on classification guidance that is more detailed and tailored to the needs of the Argonne users.
- Evaluates the impact of new or revised classification guidance of current/new programs.
- For non-DOE-funded work performed by Argonne, certify that classification guidance provided by the funding entity does not contradict DOE classification guidance.
- Recommends appropriate actions/responses to classification issues or questions based on expertise.
- Provides technical direction for projects/programs/tasks in classified subject areas for all potentially classified subject areas covered at Argonne.
- Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
This position description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Strong decision making skills and judgment to determine appropriate level of management involvement necessary regarding inquiries dealing with the classification and information security programs.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with internal customers and external agencies like the Department of Energy.
- Considerable experience in training internal customers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of database, word processing and other personal computer applications is required.
- Considerable skill in both oral and written communications.
- Able to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
- To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract and must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" clearance.
Preferred
- Considerable knowledge, experience and understanding of DOE directives related to classification and information security.
This experience is typically achieved through formal education at the level of a Bachelor of Science degree in physics or nuclear engineering and a minimum of 6 years of experience or a Masters and 4+ years of experience in classification and/or declassification programs.
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