Requisition Id 14392
Overview:
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
The Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Program/Relationship Manager to develop, manage, and maintain an emerging classified national security program/project. The incumbent will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of an incoming classified program/project, which potentially includes the associated Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program (SCIF/SAP) Facilities space needs, classified Information Technology (IT) Systems and High Performance Computing, and Information Assurance (IA). The encumbent will report directly to the Division Director for the Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) and ensure effective communication between federal sponsors, FIOD staff (SSO, IT, IA, HPC), other ORNL Divisions, which will be conducting operations in support of national security research and development (R&D). They will coordinate implementation of the programs/projects in collaboration with the federal sponsor and with other FIOD Groups in accordance with the federal sponsors requirements, ORNL procedures and policies, Department of Energy (DOE), and intelligence community (IC) directives.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, plan, and manage major classified R&D projects in accordance with the federal sponsors requirements, ORNL policy, DOE Policy, and IC policy.
- Serving as the FIOD focal point to identify and coordinate resolutions to a wide spectrum of requirements.
- Coordinate and facilitate classified data center/HPC design concept with federal sponsors and ORNL staff.
- Coordinate hardware and software support to critical computer systems
- Coordinate efforts to address security requirements for classified systems and operations at the TS//SCI and SAP level.
- Facilitate communication between federal sponsors, FIOD staff, other ORNL Divisions, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Contribute to developing research proposals and providing regular reporting and updates to the FIOD Director and the sponsoring agencies.
- Occasional travel required.
- All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS in a related field and eight (8) years of relevant technical experience.
- Previous experience in managing classified programs/projects.
- US Citizenship.
- Existing TOP SECRET Clearance and with an SSBI within the last 5 years.
- Experience with special access programs (SAP), with affiliated Navy experience preferred.
- Demonstrated success in leading, managing intelligence community classified projects and programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, computer, writing skills, and professional image.
- Refined teaming skills and understanding of team concepts.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Self-starter with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and follow-through when completing tasks.
- Ability to plan, schedule, and arrange activities in accomplishing objectives.
- Ability to develop and implement solutions to a variety of complex problems.
- Experience with all Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Willing to work extended hours, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.
- Willing to travel on company business.
- Ability to display tact, discretion, and diplomacy in dealing with all levels of employees.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and strong personal motivation.
- The ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
Special Requirements:
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program. In addition, due the SCI, you may also be subject to random polygraph testing.
Benefits at ORNL:
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain dedicated people! The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
