The expected hiring range for this position is:
$248,100.00-$341,300.00.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
About the Role:
The Senior Director of Security and Emergency Management Division (SEMD) is responsible for developing and leading programs for safeguards and security, emergency management to ensure the safety and security of the Laboratory’s employees, users, affiliates, visitors, and physical and information assets. The SEMD Senior Director reports directly to the Deputy Director for Operations (DDO)/Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is a member of the Laboratory’s Senior Leadership Team. The position is responsible for leading security operations, protective force, security engineering, global services and campus access, fire department, emergency management and operations for the 6,800-acre Batavia, Illinois site and the Lead, South Dakota Far Site, which is the location of the new Long Baseline Neutrino Experiment – Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF-DUNE). The position collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on security matters to develop and implement security strategies, policies and procedures, including sensitive information and data, and intellectual property in alignment with regulations for federal property
What your day-to-day as a Senior Director of Security and Emergency Management Division at Fermilab will look like:
- Provides leadership and management of SEMD services, organization, and policies, including site access security and cyber security, personnel security, and emergency management.
- Develops and manages SEMD staffing and performance, budget, information technology, training, and infrastructure and ensures all SEMD activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, standards, and regulations.
- Provides strategic and proactive leadership for SEMD, exemplifying and embedding Fermilab’s values related to safety, security, and quality across all SEMD activities.
- Establishes clear operational goals to align SEMD priorities with the Laboratory’s mission, ensuring they are reflected in the work of every team member. Delegates responsibilities effectively and ensures accountability to achieve the organization’s objectives.
- Works with the DOE Fermilab Site Office’s officially designated Federal Security Authority (ODFSA) to determine the appropriate policies and procedures to be used to implement Fermilab security programs.
- Develops and maintains strong and collaborative working relationships with mission/scientific program leadership, to establish and implement security, and emergency management expectations laboratory wide and ensure short- and long-term requirements for SEMD services are aligned with mission directorates goals, plans and projects.
- Partners with Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), the DOE Office of Science customers and stakeholders, and other National Laboratories to ensure the continued development and implementation of best business practices.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with government agencies and law enforcement organizations.
- Implements an effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for all SEMD work, including conducting self and third-party assessments, audits, and investigations to identify and correct performance gaps and/or promulgate noteworthy practices.
- Serves as a member of the Laboratory's Senior Management Team, providing advice and counsel on security and emergency management matters.
- Assesses, mitigates, and manages incident response and recovery efforts.
- Develops and implements site access and training programs for all employees and contractors.
Skills and Attributes for Success:
- Bachelor's degree in security management, business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with 15 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of professional experience, including security and/or emergency management experience at a large site/campus, preferably at a national laboratory, or a combination of equivalent education and experience
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Extensive experience in managing a security and/or emergency management function of an industrial, university, or government complex or campus with demonstrated operational improvement in efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Strong knowledge of site security and cybersecurity principals, practices, technologies, risk assessment and mitigation.
- Experience managing a security program that includes physical and personnel security.
- Experienced in managing people and effectively interfacing with a diverse set of demanding customers, including experience leading in a bargaining union environment
- Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to effectively discuss, invoke and foster engaged dialogue, and communicate with all levels of the organization and external customers and stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate and sustain strong internal and external relationships.
- Demonstrates accountability and establishes clear responsibilities and processes to ensure commitments are met and results are measurable throughout the organization.
- Exhibits a strong bias for action and actively demonstrates the ability to manage conflict and crisis with calm confidence.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement security policies and procedures.
- Experience working with government agencies and law enforcement organizations.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the highest level.
Work Arrangement:
Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.
- Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.
Pre-Employment Screening:
Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
HSPD-12
In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.
REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
