What You Will Do
Would you like to become an insider threat professional? Are you interested in joining a dedicated team of counterintelligence/insider threat professionals helping to safeguard Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)? If you answered "Yes" to these questions, we invite you to learn more about our opening for an Insider Threat (IT) Data Analyst. The mid-level IT Insider Threat Data Analyst assists the senior IT Data/Cyber Analyst and IT Team Leader in conducting Counterintelligence and IT related activities and analysis to assess threats to LANL and national security posed by covert or overt activities of LANL personnel or foreign entities. The IT Data Analyst also assists with a diverse range of analytical products and support, including providing expertise to multiple members of the US Intelligence Community (USIC) and other government agencies. Local analytical assistance efforts will support national insider threat goals and objectives as directed by the LANL Foreign Immigration, Visits and Analysis (FVA) Group Leader and Office of Counterintelligence (OCI) Director.
The IT Data Analyst will be responsible for assisting with the development of all source strategic and tactical research, analysis and writing, to include the production of finished assessments and raw reports. In addition, assisting and supporting the development of tailor-made operations and insider threat analytical tools and assisting with the collection, analysis, and documentation of information pertinent to insider threat related matters and insider threat awareness briefings will be expected. Contributing to due diligence efforts and collaborating across OCI components, with other components of the LANL Field Intelligence Element (FIE), and with other LANL personnel as appropriate will also be required of the position. Aiding in the development of extensive collaborations with Associate Laboratory Director for Defense Protection personnel, DOE IN, other DOE Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Field Offices, and extensive liaison with the FBI and other USIC members, to include assisting OCI personnel on various working groups and the planning and organizing of a local IT working group will also be expected of the position. Finally, assisting other OCI personnel with intelligence and insider threat briefings/presentations to laboratory personnel and DOE seniors which may inform/impact DOE policy throughout the department will be required.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Insider Threat Experience
Some insider threat program development experience and familiarity with relevant insider threat community policy (e.g., EO 13587, DOE O 470.5) and an understanding of insider threat indicators, organizations, and roles.
Analysis
Demonstrated vocational ethic that supports a commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and semi-independent work. One also needs experience with supporting analytical projects and assisting with analytical services and demonstrated experience with intelligence and insider threat analysis methods. An understanding of current global political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, fiscal, and military conditions to accurately evaluate information is also a prerequisite.
Briefings/Presentations
Demonstrated experience assisting in the development of intelligence and/or insider threat briefings to decision makers at all levels.
Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and interact professionally across LANL, with DOE IN, with other DOE Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Field Offices and with liaison partners. One must also be willing to occasionally represent OCI on various working groups and have strong literary skills and clarity of speech.
Education/Experience: Position requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications:
DOE Insider Threat
Familiarity with the DOE Insider Threat Program and insider threat professional certifications are a plus. Upon joining OCI, a successful candidate without insider threat professional certification must acquire certification as soon as feasible.
DOE Counterintelligence
Familiarity with the DOE Counterintelligence/Counterterrorism Program and knowledge of foreign intelligence service methods and of non-traditional foreign intelligence collection are also a plus.
US Intelligence Community Experience
A competitive candidate will have USIC experience and familiarity with seminal intelligence community policy (e.g., EO 12333, PDD 61) and an understanding of US intelligence and counterintelligence organizations and roles.
Office Tools and Data Analysis
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, working with various databases, and parsing large data sets would be a benefit.
Classification
LANL Derivative classifier certification would also be a bonus. Upon joining OCI, a successful candidate without derivative classifier certification must acquire certification as soon as possible.
Language
Proficiency in a critical foreign language is also advantageous.
Clearance
Possession of an active Q clearance and SCI access and/or the ability to obtain these clearances expeditiously upon hire is preferred
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.
Note to Applicants:
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
A cover letter detailing how you meet each of the required skills for the position and, upon completion of the interview, a writing sample will be required.
Although the position will not ordinarily require extensive travel, the successful candidate must be able to travel domestically on occasion to accommodate training or operational needs.
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)
Additional Details
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
