Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750+ professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

The Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) is seeking a Field Intelligence Element (FIE) Deputy Director to oversee intelligence operations at the Santa Barbara, CA Special Technologies Laboratory (STL). This senior role (Manager I) involves direct supervision of FIE staff, management of the Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), and oversight of security personnel, including the Special Security Officer (SSO). This position requires mastery of intelligence community principles and the ability to interpret and apply broad national policies, making authoritative decisions that directly impact the integrity and effectiveness of critical national security programs.

Responsibilities

Act as the FIE Director's representative, ensuring all intelligence activities comply with national security directives such as Executive Orders 12333 and 13462, as well as Department of Energy (DOE) policies.
Ensure that NNSS FIE members assigned to their location abide by the Department of Energy's Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) and company policies associated with the execution of Strategic Intelligence Partnership Projects (SIPP), Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations, and the SCI Program.
Ensure that the FIE Director has knowledge of presumptive access to and concurs on all intelligence activities conducted across the NNSS.
Report Incidents of Security Concern (IOSCs) involving intelligence information, including Cyber, to DOE-IN, and ensuring that approved corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain rosters of all FIE members at their assigned site as well as non-FIE residents of SCIFs. These rosters must be available for inspection.
Serve as the oversight authority of the following and ensure those who hold these positions receive the appropriate training:
- Special Security Officer (SSO)
- Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
- Assistant Special Security Officer (ASSO)
- HAL System Administrators
Ensure that the FIE Director is cognizant of SIPP security requirements and that employees follow applicable program protection plans.
Assist the FIE Director in conducting U.S. persons and non-U.S. persons information retention reviews and reporting in accordance with applicable Presidential Policy Directives and Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) policy.
Ensure that all STL employees who hold SCI access complete E.O. 12333 training and other training required by DOE-IN.
Assist the FIE Director in reviewing and approving/denying SCI access requests, HAL account requests, and IC badge requests.
Assist the FIE Director in conducting annual reviews of STL’s SCI holders to determine continued access requirements.
Assist the FIE Director in reviewing Foreign National visit requests.
Maintain FIE staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment; and developing personal growth opportunities.
Other duties as assigned by the FIE Director.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
Proficient knowledge of day-to-day Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) operations.
General cognizance of the Intelligence Community sponsors, and SIPP being supported by the STL.
Previous personnel supervisory experience desired, to include the ability to coach and mentor.
Experience in undergoing security-related assessments and inspections by various organizations.
The primary work location will be at the Special Technologies Laboratory (STL) located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Flexible work schedule can be negotiated with the manager; employees can work 5/8s, 9/80s, or 4/10 work-weeks.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.

MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Department of Energy Q Clearance (position will be cleared to this level). Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR Part 707.4 , “Workplace Substance Abuse Programs at DOE Sites,” will be conducted. Applicant selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation, required to participate in subsequent reinvestigations, and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation, which may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination, may also be required. Reference 10 CFR Part 709 , “Counterintelligence Evaluation Program.”

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Annual salary range for this position is: $124,238.40 - $198,785.60.

Starting salary is determined based on the position market value, the individual candidate education and experience and internal equity.

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