Foreign Affairs Specialist

National Nuclear Security Administration•Washington, DC

About The Position

DOE/NNSA's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) is seeking multiple Foreign Affairs Specialists in Washington, D.C. DNN works to protect the homeland from nuclear and radiological threats by denying adversaries access to weapons-usable materials, technology, and expertise; detecting proliferation and breakouts; and countering efforts to threaten the United States with the world's most dangerous weapons. The Foreign Affairs Specialist serves as a Project Manager supporting the organization and implementation of the office's efforts to advance its nonproliferation mission. The role supports program implementation, including annual budget development and execution, program and project planning, progress and metrics tracking, and relationship-building with supporting laboratories and contractors. The specialist also works with other DNN programs and DOE/NNSA offices on cross-cutting topics to advance program goals and execute the mission. Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement and the basic requirements for the Foreign Affairs (0130) series. The position requires U.S. citizenship or nationality and the ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance. Other conditions include suitability determination, pre-employment and random drug testing, financial disclosure, and compliance with identity-verification requirements. Applicants relying on foreign education must provide an evaluation demonstrating its comparability to U.S. accredited education, subject to the stated exceptions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service (GS-12 or NQ-02).
Specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to support U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives through international engagement, coordination with foreign and domestic stakeholders, and program execution.
Must meet the Foreign Affairs (0130) series basic requirements through one of the stated education or experience pathways: a qualifying major or specified coursework; a combination of related coursework and appropriate experience or additional education; or four years of appropriate experience in relevant fields associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
Must receive a favorable suitability determination.
Must provide financial disclosure.
Must comply with HSPD-12 identity requirements and provide two forms of identification.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Applicants relying on education must use education from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; official transcripts will be required if selected.
Applicants with foreign education generally must provide a written evaluation from an accredited organization demonstrating comparability to U.S. education, unless the foreign education was accepted by an accredited U.S. institution as part of a degree program and the required U.S. transcripts are submitted.
Resume must not exceed two pages; only the first two pages will be reviewed.

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting with planning, development, and implementation of programs or projects involving a wide range of international and domestic partners.
Experience supporting bilateral or multilateral initiatives.
Experience coordinating with U.S. government interagency and other stakeholders.
Experience conducting analysis to advance strategic objectives.
Experience contributing to outreach, training, or diplomatic engagements.
Experience providing recommendations and expert advice to senior leadership on national security, foreign affairs, international cooperation, DOE or NNSA partnerships or agreements, or nonproliferation.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Project Manager supporting the organization and implementation of office efforts to advance its nonproliferation mission.
Support program implementation, including development and execution of annual budgets.
Develop and execute program and project plans.
Track program progress and metrics.
Build and maintain strong relationships with laboratories and contractors supporting the program.
Build relationships and collaborate with other DNN programs and DOE/NNSA offices on cross-cutting topics to advance program goals and execute the mission.