Group Leader, Special Security Office

Requisition Id 15193 

­­Overview:  

The Field Intelligence Operations Division (FIOD) invites candidates to join its Special Security Office Group (SSO Group) by applying for a Group Leader position. The Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of Special Security operations within a classified environment. This individual will serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership on SCI security matters, provide oversight for the implementation of security policies and procedures, and lead a team of Special Security Representatives, Technical and Physical security personnel, support to special access and controlled access programs, and support staff to ensure full compliance with applicable directives and guidelines.

 

The Group Leader supports the Special Security Office and related security offices, FIE Operations Section Head and FIOD Leadership by accurately assessing risk, removing impediments, communicating and collaborating with product owners and sponsors, ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and that acquisitions are completed on time and on budget. The position will also drive process improvements, personnel development, serve as a resource for other security professionals in the FIE Operations Section, across ORNL, and DOE, and advocate for the discipline of project management.

 

As part of our team, you will be joining a vibrant group of professionals eager to provide premier customer service to ensure people and information technology remain secure. The team is collaborative and strives to ensure security practices and procedures are understood, implemented, and enforced. 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

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.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead authority for SCI security operations, policy execution, and compliance in accordance with ICDs and other applicable guidance.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the SSO, including oversight of personnel security, physical security, information systems security coordination, and secure facility operations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of security professionals; provide training, evaluate performance, and ensure mission readiness across the cleared population.
• Oversee SCIF accreditation, re-accreditation, and inspections, ensuring all facilities meet current standards and physical security requirements.
• Develop and enforce SOPs, emergency action plans (EAPs), and security education/training programs for SCI-cleared personnel.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, counterintelligence, and external security agencies on security-related issues and incident response.
• Conduct security investigations and manage the incident reporting and mitigation process.
• Serve as the principal briefer/de-briefer for SCI indoctrinations, foreign travel briefings, and clearance verifications.
• Maintain accurate security records in compliance with DoE, DoD and IC regulations.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with stakeholders, document best practices, and deliver user training to advance security procedures.
• Uphold high ethical standards and maintain a commitment to Environment, Safety, and Health protocols.
  
  

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Intelligence, or related field; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in SCI security programs, with 3+ years in a leadership or supervis