Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (SIMCO) LLC is currently inviting applicants for a career opportunity within the Safeguards and Security (S&S) Department as a Security Specialist in Carlsbad, NM, to actively contribute to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), the nation's exclusive repository for Transuranic (TRU) nuclear waste disposal. The ideal candidate will be assigned to different S&S sub-topical areas as applicable. These areas include Program Management and Support, Physical Security, Information Security, Personnel Security, Foreign Visits and Assignments, and Nuclear Material Control and Accountability. The applicant will be assigned to support program leads in one or more of the areas listed above. The ideal candidate will have a Security or Military background with an emphasis on administrative functions. The candidate may be tasked to lead the implementation of Department of Energy Orders added to the SIMCO contract as assigned by S&S Management. The Security Specialist may be required to act as a key member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), the role requires on-call availability. Participation in the Security Department Corrective Action Program is also expected. This position reports directly to the Security Manager or Deputy Security Manager. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by S&S Management.

Exempt Salary Grade (29-32)

Minimum Requirements: These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination.

• Bachelor’s degree, or
• Associate’s degree with four (4) years of relevant experience, or
• High School Diploma or Equivalency with eight (8) years of relevant experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" Clearance.

Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

Starting salary $73,255 per year *

*Base salary will be dependent upon candidate's background (i.e. education and experience)

EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8405 or email wipprecruiting@wipp.ws for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.