Polygraph Examiner

Summary

Polygraph Examiner

PNNL seeks an experienced polygraph examiner to conduct counterintelligence-scope polygraph (CSP) and specific incident polygraph (SIP) examinations for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Albuquerque, New Mexico - relocation will be provided. The primary CSP exam format is the Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES), conducted in accordance with 10 CFR 709, the Federal Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiner Handbook, and other guidance issued by DOE and the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA).

The examiner will primarily conduct assessments in civilian and corporate environments rather than military, law enforcement, or public safety settings. The position requires the ability to work effectively with individuals representing a broad range of cognitive styles and neurotypes, including neurodivergent populations.

Responsibilities include 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. The examiner will gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources; anticipate internal and external business challenges, sponsor and/or regulatory issues; recommend process or service improvements; identify and solve 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; and provide domain knowledge and insight on national-level mission needs to multidisciplinary project teams comprised of scientists and engineers.

Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR- an MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include relevant experience with counterintelligence (CI) or criminal investigations with extensive additional training in using computerized instrumentation in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception and in psychology, physiology, interviewing, and interrogation; graduation from the NCCA Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Program; four years or more experience conducting counterintelligence-scope polygraph exams, especially the Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES) format; knowledge of current federal test data analysis (TDA) criteria and ability to independently and objectively implement TDA procedures; knowledge of current polygraph theory and principles, and associated aspects of human psychology and physiology; proficiency in detecting and countering the use of polygraph countermeasures; proficiency with Lafayette computerized polygraph instrument; Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 products, including Microsoft Teams; and routine troubleshooting of polygraph instruments. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes between 10% and 50% of the time, usually for 4-6 days per trip; successful completion of an initial 6-to-12-week certification training period; meeting continuing education requirements of the Federal Polygraph Continuing Education Certification Program within 12 months from the date of hire; and consistent on-site presence of the employee during the M-F work week. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Job Description

Polygraph Examiner

PNNL seeks an experienced polygraph examiner to conduct counterintelligence-scope polygraph (CSP) and specific incident polygraph (SIP) examinations for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in Albuquerque, New Mexico - relocation will be provided. The primary CSP exam format is the Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES), conducted in accordance with 10 CFR 709, the Federal Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (PDD) Examiner Handbook, and other guidance issued by DOE and the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA).

The examiner will primarily conduct assessments in civilian and corporate environments rather than military, law enforcement, or public safety settings. The position requires the ability to work effectively with individuals representing a broad range of cognitive styles and neurotypes, including neurodivergent populations.

Responsibilities include 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. The examiner will gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources; anticipate internal and external business challenges, sponsor and/or regulatory issues; recommend process or service improvements; identify and solve 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; and provide domain knowledge and insight on national-level mission needs to multidisciplinary project teams comprised of scientists and engineers.

Minimum qualifications include a BS/BA and 9 years of relevant experience -OR- an MS/MA or higher and 7 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include relevant experience with counterintelligence (CI) or criminal investigations with extensive additional training in using computerized instrumentation in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception and in psychology, physiology, interviewing, and interrogation; graduation from the NCCA Psychophysiological Detection of Deception Program; four years or more experience conducting counterintelligence-scope polygraph exams, especially the Test for Espionage and Sabotage (TES) format; knowledge of current federal test data analysis (TDA) criteria and ability to independently and objectively implement TDA procedures; knowledge of current polygraph theory and principles, and associated aspects of human psychology and physiology; proficiency in detecting and countering the use of polygraph countermeasures; proficiency with Lafayette computerized polygraph instrument; Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 products, including Microsoft Teams; and routine troubleshooting of polygraph instruments. The position requires the ability and willingness to travel for business purposes between 10% and 50% of the time, usually for 4-6 days per trip; successful completion of an initial 6-to-12-week certification training period; meeting continuing education requirements of the Federal Polygraph Continuing Education Certification Program within 12 months from the date of hire; and consistent on-site presence of the employee during the M-F work week. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.