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Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO), NB50375771
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
 
Job Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Purpose:
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Counterintelligence Officer (SCIO) for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). ORNL is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and is managed by a partnership of the University of Tennessee and Battelle Memorial Institute. ORNL supports the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission in scientific discovery and innovation, clean energy, and national security. ORNL has a staff of about 4,600 and an annual budget of approximately $1.6 billion.The DOE has a national counterintelligence (CI) program which coordinates counterintelligence and foreign intelligence activities to reduce the threat posed by foreign intelligence services and terrorist elements. This includes a coordinated interface with security and cyber operations. The principal responsibility of the SCIO is to provide leadership and management of the Oak Ridge CI Office, which consists of a team of CI investigators, analysts, and technical experts. The SCIO will report to the Associate Laboratory Director, Global Security for the management of the ORNL CI Office. The ORNL CI program consists of CI administrative investigations, foreign visits and assignments, CI awareness, insider threat, CI analysis and a multi-focused cyber component. The SCIO will be responsible for maintaining liaison relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and local, state and federal intelligence agencies for the sharing of intelligence information vital to the ORNL CI mission. The SCIO will ensure the ORNL CI program complies with all federal laws, regulations, policies and orders as well as all DOE orders and directives. The incumbent is recognized to be the senior official for Counterintelligence (CI) at Oak Ridge Field Office, and his/her work is considered to be technically and substantively authoritative.


Major Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Lead an integrated counterintelligence effort against foreign intelligence and terrorism threats directed at ORNL and or the DOE complex by ensuring the horizontal integration of data from cyber, analysis, and investigations components.
  • Establish and maintain liaison relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other appropriate intelligence community and law enforcement agencies.
  • Establish and maintain CI-focused functional relationships with ORNL laboratory leadership and Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence (IN-1) and its directorates as necessary for the accomplishment of the counterintelligence mission. Represent the CI program in meetings and other various functions as required. Plan, organize and manage the day-to-day CI/CT activities of the Oak Ridge Field Office. Provide direct managerial oversight for the overall performance of the office, assigned personnel and the financial activities of the CI program, including duty assignments for Counterintelligence Officers, Analysts, Cyber Technical Experts and other various duties as required. Provide a high quality and safe working environment, fostering a mutually respectful environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
  • Manage CI/CT investigations, ensuring appropriate referrals are made to the Federal Bureau of Investigation as required by Section811 of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 1995.
  • Support corporate safety, security and health initiatives; comply with all ORNL safety procedures and demonstrate broad corporate responsibility in all respects. Formulate and implement new policies as necessary to ensure that all Affirmative Action /Equal Employment Opportunity, Environmental Safety and Health, and Integrated Safeguards and Security Management objectives and requirements are met.
  • Prepare budget data and interface routinely with IN-1 regarding the management and tracking of budget/costs. Ensure the maintenance of fiscal accountability for all associated funds and expenditures.
  • Exercise sound judgment in developing management oversight policies and regulations to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Maintain a strong commitment to the development and sustainment of an organizational culture reflecting the highest standards of integrity, values and ethics.


    Qualifications Required:
    Bachelors degree in a social science, business management or technical field, with a minimum of 12 years experience directly related to counterintelligence, counter-terrorism or intelligence matters and a minimum of six years of mid to senior level management, preferably management of CI/CT specialists, is required. The incumbent will possess demonstrated knowledge of and skill in applying counterintelligence concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, methods and techniques. The incumbent makes decisions or recommendations with significant impact on adjusting, interpreting or developing important counterintelligence activities and initiatives. Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to build and motivate a strong and diverse organization are critical to success. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Extensive understanding of and experience with implementing Executive Order 12333, Section 811 of the Intelligence Authorization Act of 1995, Presidential Decision Directive 61,and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (Public Law Number 106-65, October 5, 1999) are required. Must be a U.S. Citizen and have, or be able to obtain, a Q/TS/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Demonstrable success in the direction and execution of counterintelligence, counterterrorism and/or intelligence operations is highly valued. The successful candidate should possess the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, both internal and external to the organization, with staff at all levels, with customers, and sponsors; excellent negotiation, public speaking, and presentation skills are highly desired. The ability to form and lead a motivated and effective team is critical. GUIDELINES: Guidelines are stated broadly in United States Treaties and Statutes, Executive Orders, Presidential Decision Directives, DOE Orders and Notices, DOE Announcements, The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, DOE policies and procedures, and regulations promulgated by the Director of Central Intelligence.


    Work Directions and Interfaces:
    The SCIO reports directly to the Associate Laboratory Director, Global Security Directorate for management and administrative matters. Contacts include top-level managers within DOE and other agencies and contractor organizations, as well as administrative and technical specialists within DOE and ORNL. Settings range from moderately structured to highly impromptu and unplanned, and often involve sensitive situations requiring immediate resolution.






    Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    UT-Battelle is committed to achieving its strategic business objectives by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce.
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