Safeguards & Security - Planning and Operations Specialist

Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking a Safeguards & Security - Planning and Operations Specialist to support our clients in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employee's well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

About Our Team:

The Technical Security Systems (TSS) department at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) provides a secure, robust, and sustainable electronic security system in support of Sandia's critical missions. The department is responsible for sustaining this security system at an acceptable level that meets U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements. This is achieved by implementing high level standards and configuration control to the security systems followed by structured, preventive, and corrective maintenance processes. The TSS department interfaces and integrates with other departments within the Safeguards and Security Center which includes Physical Security, Personnel Security, and the Protective Force. In addition to supporting the electronic security systems at SNL-NM, TSS provides program and technical support to several remote sites within the U.S.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

• Assist 9240 management team in implementing, ensuring performance and compliance in operations to include program management, risk management, requirements management, performance monitoring metrics, self-assessments, and corrective actions to ensure effective and efficient processes and policies are effectively managed and implemented.
• Perform Project Management and business attributes to include a financial understanding in running programs and projects.
• Use systems and process methodologies to provide input for optimizing programs, policy, and functions.
• Integrate and work closely with other colleagues to establish an understanding of the different work processes across the department.
• Gain knowledge and experience across a very broad range of security fields.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve programs, methods, and tools for collecting operations-related data, data analysis, trending, program management and performing data analyses for recommendations to management.
• Demonstrate familiarity with DOE, National Nuclear Security Administration, and other Federal Requirements and Policies.
• Apply knowledgeable with DOE security requirements and policies and how they are applied at SNL NM and remote sites to ensure SNL is in compliance.

Qualifications We Require:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, such as Business plus five (5) years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of relevant education and relevant experience.
• 3 years or more experience in leading projects and organized initiatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOE Q-level security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Previous experience overseeing Sandia Inventory Control/Asset Control systems parts, material, equipment, and asset processes to include: 21 step Purchase Order (PO) "Swim Lane" tracking/notification, counterfeit inspections, administers and maintains internal Inventory Control/Asset Control databases, consults with project leads and schedules for parts, material, and equipment delivery, and coordinates the identification, decommissioning, and the proper disposal of legacy project parts, material, and equipment.
• Ability to provide initial and refresher PO process training to fellow peers and works with Sandia Procurement personnel in the proper review/approval of Purchase Requisition documentation requests.
• Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification, or the ability to obtain within 12 months is preferred.
• Familiarity with Sandia project management best practices, procurement systems, financial reporting tools, and corporate tools/processes.
• Experience with standard project management practices including scope management, project scheduling, cost estimation and management, quality assurance, communications planning and management, risk and opportunity management, and procurement management.
• Experience working independently on multidisciplinary teams subject to security requirements outlined in DOE directives and leading large projects to include project coordination, updates, presentations, budget projections, and deliverables.
• Experience taking minimum direction in organizing, analyzing data, developing solutions, creating briefings, and facilitating high-level leadership meetings presenting results.
• Demonstrated experience with lean process improvements to security operations.
• Demonstrated teaming skills, including the ability to work effectively with other organizations, project sponsors and customers, and suppliers.
• Active DOE Q security clearance.
• Experience assisting with security assessments supporting DOE audits and assessments of Physical Security processes and systems and conducting analysis, corrective or preventive actions, and benchmarking where needed.
• Ability to work independently engaging with SMEs and Safeguards and Security (S&S) programs and efforts to appropriately support the interests of S&S the Physical Security Department.
• Ability to identify efficiencies in work processes, procedures, and make recommended improvements.
• Experience in Quality and Assurance methods at SNL.
• Experience with developing and managing performance metrics and conducting data analysis to evaluate the success of end-to-end processes and quality improvement activities.

Location/Work Arrangement:

• This position is a fully onsite position at Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.