The Strategic Security Sciences Division (SSS) at Argonne National Laboratory translates discovery and applied science innovations into practical solutions to enduring and emerging national security challenges. Through our multi-disciplinary R&D efforts and cross-organizational partnerships, we work to secure our nation's energy future, drive nonproliferation innovation, harness emerging technology R&D for security, and counter chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) and cybersecurity threats In this position, the candidate: Collects and analyzes raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information with regards to radiological and nuclear security. Transforms datasets into meaningful information to inform data-driven decisions. Conducts research on critical radiological and nuclear source inventories and other key resources including identification of threats, analysis of financials, evaluation of processes and determination of process improvement measures. Performs all source scientific and technical information analysis to identify trends, gaps, and areas for programmatic opportunity. Analyses include radiological and nuclear material threats, illicit pathway analysis, technological advances, alternative technology identification and general proliferation related subject matter. Solves complex informational requirements problems via a combination of analytic judgment and proven analytic practices. Reviews and improves analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of reports and data requests. Develops new analytic tools and datasets. Prepares briefings and reports on analysis methodology and results. Builds new and expands existing skillsets by participating in educational opportunities. Position Requirements To be considered you must have: Contributes technical expertise through analysis and support for programs and projects associated with nuclear and radiological security and infrastructure analysis. Contributes to analytical products, develops, evaluates, and applies analytical approaches, synthesis activities, compiles results, prepares reports, publications and documentation. As an all-source analyst within a matrix organization may be called upon to contribute to other programs/research within a variety of roles, as may be needed and directed. Experience in nuclear and radiological material protection, control, and accountability. Skill in maintaining professional working relationships with government sponsors and other members of the scientific and engineering communities. Experience in spatial analysis Experience in technical writing and analysis Experience in non-proliferation activities Skill in written and oral communications Skill in organizational and time management A successful candidate must have the ability to model

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Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance and must be a U.S. citizen. The candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain both Q and TS/SCI clearances, or Q and other agency clearances.

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RD1: Bachelor's & 0 yrs or Master's & 0 yrs Job Family Research Development (RD) Job Profile Social Science/Law 1 Worker Type Regular Time Type Full time The expected hiring range for this position is $78,505.00 - $122,467.41. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. Click here to view Argonne employee benefits! As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.