What You Will Do
This position will be filled at either the Intelligence Analyst 3 or Intelligence Analyst 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
Come join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.
The Intelligence and Systems Analysis Group (A-2) provides technical analysis to enable the U.S. Government (USG) in their mission of detecting and countering the proliferation of technologies and commodities related to nuclear weapons, improvised nuclear devices, and nuclear and radioactive materials. Working in the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Field Intelligence Element (FIE), teams of scientists, engineers and intelligence analysts develop products for the U.S. technical, intelligence, and policy communities regarding the capability of nation-state and/or sub-national actors who may pose a nuclear threat to the U.S. and its interests.
The successful candidate will directly support one or more of A-2's five pillars: foreign weapons analysis, global nuclear security, nuclear terrorism, nonproliferation, and emergency response.
They will work within a team environment to provide technical input and support the completion of analyses on highly complex national security problems that may involve multiple variables, varying degrees of information quality and reliability, and numerous interconnected relationships.
Intelligence Analyst 3 ($109,000 - $182,000)
The position requires work on a team that faces the USG's most complex, technical national security questions, often in an environment of sparse data. The successful candidate will be required to take an active role in developing proposals for analytical products, brief their research to a wide-range of audiences, serve as a lead author on assessments, work with program management, line management and the production team to define scope, objectives, and resources needed to complete the project, and support mentoring the next generation of analysts. The position requires advanced research capabilities and the ability to write and present well-crafted, logical, technical analyses to a wide range of audiences.
Intelligence Analyst 4 ($131,900 - $221,900)
In addition to the duties outlined above, the Intelligence Analyst 4 will be required to lead a small group of analysts, independently develop proposals to sponsors for analytic work relevant to A-2's mission, execute on the writing of impactful and timely assessments, mentor junior analysts, and develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audience.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Classification Knowledge: Experience in handling and protecting classified data.
US Intelligence Community Experience: Lead the composition of intelligence assessments compliant with US IC norms and pertaining to global political economic, social, scientific, fiscal, and/or military conditions. Understand technologies related to WMD and/or terrorist threats.
Analysis: Experience peer reviewing intelligence assessments. Past experience applying structured analytic techniques. Expertly use IC resources available to analysts.
Briefings & Presentations: Experience providing intelligence-derived demonstrations/briefings to high-level audiences.
Teaming & Interpersonal Skills: Ability to partner with subject matter experts to inform technical assessments, including an ability to understand and apply scientific knowledge outside of his/her area of expertise.
Additional Requirements for Intelligence Analyst 4
In addition to the Job Requirements outlined above, qualification at the Intelligence Analyst 3 level requires:
National-level recognition for critical analyses including publication and AIS reviews.
Demonstrated expertise in a specific topic area relevant to A-2's mission.
Experience developing teams to solve complex multidisciplinary problems.
Experience in obtaining competitive research funding and serving on proposal review panels.
Experience in project management.
Education/Experience at lower level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Education/Experience at higher level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 13 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Desired Qualifications:
Relevant foreign language skills.
Experience in the nuclear weapon development cycle.
Active Q clearance
Note to Applicants: Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter that outlines their background and experience related to the job posting.
Candidates who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered. For more information about Los Alamos, please visit www.lanl.gov or contact the hiring manager, Dr. John Weigle (weigle@lanl.gov).
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory.
If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
Dental and vision insurance
Free basic life and disability insurance
Paid childbirth and parental leave
Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs
Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Functional Job Title External Assignments Program Professional
What You Need
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q/SCI (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants : Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program. You must be in an eligible position for a minimum of 3 months, before July 1st and remain in an eligible position as of the end of the fiscal year, October 31st. The annual distribution is prorated based on the number of months in the eligible position.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2.
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