Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Safeguards and Security Manager opportunity at the WIPP Facility outside of Carlsbad, NM.

Per diem is available for those who qualify.
Work location is on-site at WIPP

The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is the nation’s only permanent nuclear waste repository for defense-generated transuranic (TRU) waste generated from Department of Energy (DOE) sites across the country. Waste is permanently isolated over 2,000 feet underground in deep salt beds.

Job Description:
The successful candidate will serve as the Safeguards & Security Manager and is the Officially Designated Security Authority (ODSA) for the Department of Energy (DOE) at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP).

Duties include:
Leading the staff in developing and maintaining security related procedures and plans in accordance with DOE Orders.
Developing and maintaining security-related orders, policies, and plans for a Category II nuclear facility in compliance with DOE Order compliance and knowledgeable in DOE O 473.1A Physical Protection Program, DOE O 473.2A Protective Force Operations, DOE O 470.4B chg. 3 Safeguards and Security Program, DOE O 470.3C chg. 1 Design Basis Threat (DBT), all other applicable DOE Orders, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1046 and 1047.
The candidate must possess extensive knowledge in Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program Management Operations. This will include an understanding of Protection Program Management, S&S Planning and Procedures, Management Control, and Program Wide Support.
Will provide leadership in all S&S topical areas, to include Protective Force, Physical Protection, Information Security, Personnel Security, Material Control and Accountability and Foreign Visits and Assignments. This also involves leadership and technical oversight of the 24/7 security operations and staff. Develop programmatic and tactical methods to detect, deter, and respond to internal or external threats and emergencies.
Responsible for exercising administrative and technical direction over the work of subordinate supervisors, and professional or technical employees with accountability to the ODSA.
Will establish security program goals, priorities and major work schedules, develop cost and budget analyses and forecasts. Serve as the SIMCO Facility Security Officer (FSO) and as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO) and must be willing to be on-call.
Understand and embrace the nuclear safety culture principles.
Other duties as directed by the Responsible Manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with fourteen (14) years of relevant experience, or
Associate's degree with eighteen (18) years of relevant experience, or
High School Diploma or Equivalency with twenty-two (22) years of relevant experience
Extensive knowledge in Safeguards and Security (S&S) Program Management Operations.
Ten (10) years of supervisory/management experience
Relevant experience must be in security, corrections, military, or law enforcement
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE -Q- Clearance
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver license
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral, analytical, written, and communications skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Requirements:
Active DOE Q Clearance
Knowledge or qualifications related to Facility Security Officer duties, Basic Instructor Training, Safety Culture for DOE and DOE Contractor Leaders, Survey Fundamentals, Performance Testing Fundamentals, Vulnerability Assessment Fundamentals, Security Risk Management, Conduct of Operations Fundamentals and Classified Matter Protection and Control Fundamentals
Flexibility to respond to urgent requests and/or changing priorities.
Proven ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
Formal training or knowledge/experience of the nuclear security and industrial security programs
Demonstrated ability to work with people of varied background and myriad objectives, reach consensus on complex issues in a timely manner, and manage others in performing complex, interrelated tasks in an efficient, effective, and timely manner

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.Edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER
Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Edgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.