For Marc Klein, the Nevada National Security Site’s rich history inspires a commitment to learning and outreach.
Office of Environmental Management
April 2, 2019
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LAS VEGAS – For Marc Klein, strategic communications manager for EM Nevada Program contractor Navarro, the Nevada National Security Site’s (NNSS) rich history inspires a commitment to learning and outreach.
“I was born and raised in Las Vegas,” Klein said. “I always knew the NNSS existed, but I really had no idea what was done out there. It’s a fascinating place, and I truly enjoy telling our stakeholders about all of the interesting work the EM Nevada Program accomplishes on a daily basis.”
Klein began working as a contractor for the EM Nevada Program in 2010. He learned about the site’s history from Joe Johnston, classification officer for Navarro.
“The history of the NNSS is fascinating and includes a wide variety of subjects from American Indian civilization, nuclear testing, rocket engine development, and current national security activities,” Johnston said. “The site is very large and the activities that have occurred are so diverse and important to the history of the U.S. There seems to be more to learn and see than there is time to learn and see it all.”
That history lends itself to the tasks Klein finds most satisfying supporting the EM Nevada Program.
“I really enjoy the education aspect of my job, whether it’s coordinating public meetings or going to schools and speaking with students,” he said.
Klein recommends new employees at NNSS be ready to learn.
“I’ve been here for almost nine years and I think I learn something new every single day,” he said.