SUMMARY

Evaluates resource use for efficiency and effectiveness and provides recommendations for current budget execution and future budget submittals for all Security and Emergency Services Programs. Provides technical review and support in the management and implementation of Safeguards programs.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides recommendations for incorporation into Contractor Budget Alignment Guidance (CBAG) or approved successor document and evaluates contractor’s proposed Integrated Priority List and Unfunded List. Evaluates contractor’s monthly budget  performance data submittals. Assists with integrated budget request and lifecycle planning. Provides support in review and analysis of Independent Government Estimates. Provides input and advice in developing, negotiating, and managing memoranda of agreement and memoranda of understanding for Mutual Aid with surrounding local, state, and federal agencies for all applicable SES program areas. Reviews Vulnerability and Risk Assessments to ensure thorough evaluations addressing appropriate threats are performed and the conclusions are technically valid. Reviews Hanford Safeguards and Security  Plan (HSSP) and referenced documents to ensure plans adequately describe DOE security interests, threat evaluation, associated protection system measures, and residual risk. Evaluates requests for deviations from DOE Order requirements submitted by the operating contractors. Ensures appropriate risk assessments support deviations and technical content is adequate. Assesses requests for new Facility Clearances and revised Facility Data and Approval Records. Reviews contractor S&S job task analyses and S&S training plans to ensure job knowledge requirements are adequate. Participates in the implementation and support for the DOE verification regime for SNM topics. Task may include interaction (meetings, correspondence, etc.) with personnel from DOE, National Laboratories, and the IAEA, as applicable. Typical activities include planning and reviews of procedures, and coordination and observation activities. Assist in reviewing and analyzing design documents, specifications, and other information relating to safeguards in new or remodeled facilities. Assist with the process of reporting on activities associated with SR international safeguards programs including Additional Protocols to IAEA Safeguards Agreements. Participates in Additional Protocol meetings and teleconferences as alternate to DOE lead. Provides technical support for preparation of the SES inputs in the design of security systems including intrusion detection and assessment components. This will include review of project documentation. Observes projects in various phases of construction to ensure required S&S measures are implemented. Observes work in facilities during upgrading or downgrading of security levels. Provides technical support for and operational oversight of existing safeguards and security systems, including testing and maintenance of  components and various exterior and  interior intrusion detection systems. Provides technical support for operational oversight of the implementation of new or modified security enhancements. Observes initial Performance Assurance Program testing of new S&S elements. Reviews and analyzes periodic False Alarm Rates / Nuisance Alarm Rates data provided by site contractor. Identifies trends and reports to the Federal SES Program Manager. Assists Federal SES Program Manager to manage and oversee the RL Performance Assurance Program. Plans for, observes, and assesses contractor technical security programs, including TEMPEST, Technical Security Counter Measures, and Communications Security. Observes Performance Assurance Program testing of essential elements and components by Hanford contractors. Develops or reviews proposed Lines of Inquiry for each evaluation and provides  to program manager or supervisor prior to activity. Performs or assists with S&S Surveys using Lines of Inquiry in any of the subtopical elements. Observes federal and contractor Personnel Security processes and performance for compliance with established standards, efficiency, and effectiveness. Makes recommendations on process improvements and resource requirements. Assists in oversight of DOE Personnel Security Support Contractor performance, resource needs, and budget requirements. Analyses future needs and  provides recommendations to achieve program goals and requirements. Observes contractor performance of EP program requirements to ensure compliance with Federal laws, DOE requirements, and the Hanford Emergency Management Plan. Reviews All-Hazards Surveys and Emergency Preparedness Hazards Assessments. Supports and oversees programs to assure that workers and members of the public are adequately protected. Reviews onsite and offsite plans for compatibility. Provides input and advice in developing, negotiating, and managing agreements with applicable agencies. Evaluates tests of emergency plans, procedures, and processes, including exercises, training, and readiness assurance activities. Reviews and evaluates annual Emergency Readiness Assurance Plan. Reviews corrective action plans; verifies and validates effectiveness of corrective actions. Helps establish strategies and procedures for ensuring contractor implementation of plans for fire protection and emergency services activities. Validates contractor recommendations concerning equipment needs, staffing levels, and budgetary requirements. Assists in developing exercises, performance tests, and surveillances to validate fire operations capabilities. Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.