Posting TitleNSRO Classification Officer

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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 NRELThe National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

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We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Laboratory is seeking a Classification Officer who will be responsible for managing the NREL Classification Management Program. The position resides within the National Security Research Oversight Office (NSRO) and will report to the Director of the NSRO while coordinating closely with the Office of Laboratory Protection (OLP) on matters related to safeguards and security. This role manages all aspects of the NREL Classification Management Program to ensure satisfactory performance and maintains operational awareness of any classification issues in accordance with DOE Order 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, and associated Contractor Requirements Documents. The incumbent will advise NREL staff regarding classification of documents, handling of classified matter, and the broader protection of classified information.

As this is a recently established position, the incumbent will be responsible for further developing the classification management program at NREL, focusing on further definition of the program, including through policies and procedures; interfacing with DOE and other government agencies to ensure NREL’s program is informed by all relevant requirements; and training NREL staff to perform classified work in rigorous accordance with requirements, practices, and customer expectation.

Specific duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Provide programmatic/technical support and expertise for classification of scientific, technical, and other information as well as providing classification guidance for NREL programsConduct classification reviews of draft proposals, white papers, publications, and scientific papers and reports to identify scientific and technical information that requires protection or control in accordance with federal regulations and DOE policies and guidelinesDevelop, maintain, and provide training for NREL Derivative Classifiers and other NREL staff, ensuring awareness of classified and CUI subject areas, understandingof responsibility for protecting classified and CUI information, and knowledge of resources available for ensuring classified and CUI information is identified and protectedAnalyze complex information and provide interpretations to identify the classification or controls that will be required on programmatic work products or processes in order to adhere to current classification guidance from DOE and other federal agenciesProvide guidance and leadership to all NREL Derivative Classifiers (DCs) so that they maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of their area of classification authority and can competently execute their DC role within the boundaries of their charterImplement the policies, procedures, practices, and reporting requirements of the NREL Classification Management Program and CUI program. Develop new procedures as neededCompile statistics concerning the NREL Classification Management Program for internal NREL tracking and for DOE Headquarters Office of ClassificationMonitor assigned budgets

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Basic QualificationsRelevant bachelor's degree and 14 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant master's degree and 12 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsTen years of relevant experience in classified environments.Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in conducting classification and declassification duties with increasing responsibilities for managing, implementing, planning and evaluating, and assessing classificationMinimum 6 years of project and program management experience Active DOE Q or TS clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) AccessApplies advanced technical principles, theories and conceptsContributes to the development of new principles and conceptsDevelops advanced concepts, techniques and standardsDevelops new applications based on professional principles and theoriesViewed externally as subject matter expert in fieldComprehensive and advanced knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific fieldStrong interpersonal, conflict resolution and communication skillsDemonstrated high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness Excellent leadership and problem-solving skillsAbility to use various computer software programsProficient in MSOffice 

Preferred Qualifications

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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 V / Annual Salary Range: $114,500 - $206,100

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

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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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