Overview:
Protecting U.S. residents and visitors is among our nation’s highest priorities. As adversaries gain access to sophisticated technologies and materials, the threats grow more dynamic and complex—from cyber and nuclear to chemical and biological weapons of mass effect and other forms of terrorism. The PNNL national security mission employs our researchers, tools, and technologies to play a key role in advancing the ability to identify and secure nuclear materials, detect weapons of mass effect, manage nonproliferation treaties, secure our nation's borders, and protect critical infrastructures. PNNL’s scientific discovery and capabilities—rooted in innovative theory, methods, algorithms, and tools—are enabling stronger, more resilient technologies and systems to safeguard national security. Coupled with decades of radiological and nuclear materials expertise, advanced computing and threat analysis capabilities, and a broad fundamental science base, we are identifying and countering emerging threats that have significant impact at home and around the globe.
The Global Research Analysis Group (GRA) is an interdisciplinary group of approximately 50 Analysts, Scientists, Engineers and Support Professionals that provide international technology assessments, cyber security and R&D solutions related to ensuring the continued peaceful use of new technology while detecting, preventing, and countering proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). Group members reach across PNNL to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They evaluate information to determine a recommended course of action. They provide domain knowledge and insight on national-level mission needs to multidisciplinary project teams comprised of scientists and engineers. They identify and solve unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on PNNL and the nation by utilizing expertise in one or more scientific, engineering or analysis disciplines and integrating new information with current knowledge.
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, supplemental parental bonding leave**, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401k savings plan. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
- Research Associates excluded.
**Once eligibility requirements are met.
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Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing technical expertise, analysis, and publishable products to advance the frontiers of science and address some of the most challenging problems in national security, energy, and the environment.
- Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
- Anticipates internal and or external business challenges, sponsor and/or regulatory issues; recommends process or service improvements.
- Identifies and solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the Laboratory.
- Utilize technical expertise in one or more scientific, engineering, or policy disciplines, determine significance and reliability of incoming information, integrating new information with current data.
- Evaluate information to determine a recommended course of action.
- Apply and interpret theories, principles, methods, tools, and technologies within an area of specialty.
- Provide domain knowledge and insight on national-level mission needs to multidisciplinary project teams comprised of scientists and engineers.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience -OR-
- MS/MA or higher and 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to provide intelligence support to chemical and nuclear sciences, nonproliferation, nuclear security policy or intelligence initiatives that address national security challenges. This is a complex problem where analyses will require evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of senior policy maker interests.
- Experience with government stakeholders to identify requirements for new technology or capabilities which could enhance operations relevant to PNNL’s government sponsors.
- Capability to build networks at a team and group level, as well as a national level, and effectively team with others to optimize research at the group and division level.
- Expected to contribute to proposals, embrace quality, safety, and security expectations, and communicate the importance of these expectations within the work team.
- Experience with US government, foreign government, academic, and industry stakeholders to represent identified capability gaps and technology needs.
- Willingness to work with non-sensitive, sensitive, and classified information as appropriate for individual projects and the incumbent should demonstrate an ability to manage sensitive business situations and influence positive outcomes. The person in this position must recognize and accept that they will be working in technical areas associated with the National Security of the United States.
- Experience briefing and presenting to a variety of community conferences, working groups, and other forums.
- The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Intelligence Community Directives and the application of analytic tradecraft standards to intelligence analysis, experience defining scope of intelligence projects, and experience performing tradecraft reviews on intelligence reports.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment:
No hazardous working conditions / environment are anticipated for this position.
Additional Information:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background Investigation: Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter in accordance with 10 CFR 710, Appendix B.
- Drug Testing: All Security Clearance positions are Testing Designated Positions, which means that the candidate selected is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. In addition, applicants must be able to demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for the 12 consecutive months preceding completion of the requisite Questionnaire for National Security Positions (QNSP).
Note: Applicants will be considered ineligible for security clearance processing by the U.S. Department of Energy until non-use of illegal drugs, including marijuana, for 12 months can be demonstrated.
Testing Designated Position (TDP):
This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The candidate selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing for illegal drugs, including marijuana, consistent with the Controlled Substances Act and the PNNL Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
About PNNL:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, flexible work schedules and telework options. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3-hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunity:
Our laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. In support of this commitment, we encourage people of all racial/ethnic identities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace:
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.