Secure Transport Technology Specialist

Requisition Id14604

Overview:

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation's most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

We are seeking a Transportation Security Technology Operations Specialist who will focus on assessing and improving U.S. domestic capabilities to securely transport radioactive material. This position resides in the Transportation Security Engineering and Analysis (TSEA) group in the Nuclear and Radiological Security (NRS) section, Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND), Nuclear Security Sciences Directorate (NSSD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As part of our team, you will lead technology development, partner and industry integration, and other source security efforts primarily sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Global Material Security (GMS) Office of Radiological Security (ORS).

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess and improve U.S. domestic and regional transportation security capabilities. This includes work with regulators, carriers, response personnel, facility officials, and other partners having stewardship of high-risk materials, including nuclear and radioactive material.
• Apply knowledge of nuclear and radioactive material supply chains to actively identify potential security gaps, design or propose measures to correct those gaps, and collaborate with government and industry to improve security of high-risk materials in transport.
• Lead the development and testing of embedded software and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate hardware and software solutions across different platforms and technologies.
• Expertise in embedded systems, including embedded C, C++, Python, Linux, and software testing.
• Coordinate with federal sponsors, domestic and international partners, national laboratory colleagues, nuclear and radioactive material transport industry, and other subject matter experts.
• Travel to support domestic engagements related to work scope, including leading and facilitating trainings, workshops, exercises, technical exchanges, and meetings.
• Track and control schedule, budget, and costs for project activities.
• Analyze data and information to assess the need for, progress of, or outcome of project work.
• Remain current on all relevant federal- and laboratory-required training related to travel, safety, and security, and maintain a strong commitment to the safe implementation of project work.

All team members deliver ORNL's mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace - in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• MS in an engineering or related field readying the candidate for transportation security of radioactive material domestically and five (5) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience developing physical protection systems for hazardous materials transports.
• Background in systems engineering, cryptography, and networking protocols.
• Project management, proposal writing, and technical reporting for large research projects.
• Experience managing research spaces and laboratories.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Transport (DOT), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations and requirements for the secure transport of nuclear and radioactive material.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in managing complex technical tasks across teams
• Leadership qualities commensurate with experience leading teams and working independently of direct supervision.
• A high level of facility with MS Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs.

Special Requirements:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.