Personnel Security Senior Associate

What You'll Do

Performs assignments in technical processes for the Safeguards & Security Personnel Security program. This position will be responsible for Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) operations at Pantex. Uses Federal and M&O databases and processes to provide support. Serves as an HSPD-12 role holder as directed by management. Provides other clearance support as directed by management. Supports Pantex DOE and M&O organizations with clearance processing, badging, and PERSEC process actions for cleared subcontractors assigned to Pantex. Notifies management of cleared subcontractor activity and assist with controlling their physical and logical access to Pantex. Performs customer service activities, and interacts and communicates with federal and contractor personnel in support of security programs. Maintains accurate database records and runs database queries. Following guidance from management, initiates and controls the actions of the workgroup and assists in maintaining team focus to accomplish tasks to standard.

Provides guidance to the clearance processing and access control staffs on cleared subcontractors. Handles minor personnel matters associated with the work group, and makes recommendations to management. Provides guidance and personal interaction to promote positive work environment and encourages individual involvement. Identifies and assists in solving problems within the work group. Provides training to badging and clearance staff and assists with ongoing employee development. Makes decisions within the work group and provides recommendations to management. Maintains Personnel Security equipment and ensures resources are available to employees. Contributes to the safety and customer service attitude and expectations for performance at the work site. Performs process troubleshooting. Works as an integral team member with effort directed toward achieving Personnel Security Program goals.

What You Can Expect

Minimum Job Requirements

Preferred Job Requirements

Must have general knowledge of all Personnel Security Programs, to include Badging, Visit Control, Clearance Processing, Security Awareness and HSPD-12 Badging Program. This person must be knowledgeable of applicable DOE Orders and Directives and assist supervisor with assessments, surveys and audits. Must be proficient in all applicable DOE, Federal, and CNS Databases. Requires proficiency in written and oral communication skills, computer skills and management techniques.

• Position requires demonstrated skill in: planning, compiling and analyzing data
• Facilitating meetings involving complex issues requiring the ability to direct other professional staff members
• Analyzing a given situation
• Identifying causes and proposing a course of action for correction
• Presenting information clearly and effectively through the oral and written word; and exercising initiative, independent judgment, and discretion under limited supervision.
• The employee must have interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others, build rapport, and establish positive working relationships and demonstrated proficiency with word processing.

Why Pantex and Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex and Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

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