About the role

Posting Title Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Regular . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. Job Description The National Laboratory of the Rockies ( N LR )'s National

Security

Research Oversight Office ( NSRO )

i s seeking a Classification Analyst (CA) to join our Office of Classification Team.

The

National Security

Research

Oversight

Office ( NSRO )
at N LR
supports the Laboratory’s
n ational
s ecurity
research portfolio
by ensuring that N LR
employees understand their role in the protection of sensitive U.S. Government information.
This candidate will need a broad educational and/or experiential background in the sciences for a competent understanding of the information requiring sensitivity protections.

All N

Classification Analysts (CAs)

have
completed
or will
be
required
to
complete the
Department of Energy ( DOE )
General Course for Classification Officers/Analysts ( CO/CA )

Training

Job

responsibilities :

R esponsible for working collaboratively and collegially with peers in the N LR
Office of Classification,
supporting the Laboratory’s Classification Officer (CO) and successfully
implementing
the Laboratory’s Classification Program
in accordance with

DOE Order 475.2B

Identifying Classified Information

, and Executive Order (E.O.)

13526

Classified National Security Information
.
This position requires

in -depth review of

information for classification and National Security concerns
The Classification Analyst must competently

understand

and

utilize

the vast

classification guidance issued to the Laboratory via

DOE

and other
U.S. Government sponsors,
implementing
c ognizant
analysis of the
diverse and often complex national security
information
requiring protection across the Laboratory The

NSRO

CA will

participate
in
and con duct derivative classifier (DC)
training for
the N LR

DC program

associated with the
Field Intelligence Element ( FIE )
and provide guidance and
support for DCs at N LR
and especially wit hin the
FIE The

CA will also

assist
in
and conduct briefings for all cleared N LR
personnel As needed, the
CA will collaboratively develop interpretive classification aids to
assist
the Laboratory’s DCs by summarizing classification guidance from
various sources in the context of a specific, complex, and
interdisciplinary
problem/project/program The
position requires the senior
analyst to mentor other staff The senior analyst will
collaboratively develop and implement comprehensive technical training for DCs supporting the Laboratory
programs to
identify
classified aspects of work within specific programmatic areas Some aspects of these program matic areas
are
conceptually novel from an information protection standpoint and will require close coordination with DOE and other respective Federal

Government Agencies

.
Basic Qualifications
Relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Or, relevant JD and 4 or more years of experience or equivalent relevant education/experience. Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines. Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards. Considered internal subject matter expert. Extensive knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, project management and problem solving skills. Ability to use various computer software programs.
* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI or DOE Q/SCI security clearance with a current investigation and the ability to maintain a DOE Q/SCI security clearance is mandatory for this position.
Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See
DOE O 472.2A

for additional information. Thorough knowledge and

expertise

in classified U.S. Government programs

Understanding of DOE

/NNSA policies, practices and procedures relating to classification

and associated controlled unclassified information

Excellent communication skills as

required
for delivery of
presentations
to
N LR
personnel involving complex technical and scientific
concepts
associated with
protected and/or
classified
information

Excellent interpersonal skills

that
facilitate
positive and direct working relationships with N LR
scientists and staff

Compreh

ensive skills that allow efficient and
timely
understanding of
large volumes of technical information

Willingness and desire to

assist
the customer In-depth knowledge of classified programmatic work
in the context of DOE
and other

Federal

Agencies

Advanced

expertise
in communication
enabling
thorough
development, writing, and
presentation
of
information concerning complex scientific and technical subjects Personal f lexibility and
confidence
in a potentially unpredictable environment
Willingness and ability to lead interdisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications
Working familiarity with DOE and Other Government Agency classification guidance systems
Previous experience as a Classification Analyst with DOE CO/CA training certification
A graduate degree from a STEM field from an accredited college or university
.
Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)
Job Profile: Professional IV / Annual Salary Range: $100,400 - $180,700
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and ach

Classification Analyst - National Security Research Oversight Office