Foreign Affairs Specialist

National Nuclear Security Administration•Washington, DC

About The Position

The DOE/NNSA Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) is hiring multiple Foreign Affairs Specialists in Washington, D.C. DNN protects the United States 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 office efforts to advance DNN’s nonproliferation mission. The role supports program implementation, including developing and executing annual budgets and program and project plans, tracking progress and metrics, and building and maintaining relationships with supporting laboratories and contractors. The specialist also collaborates with other DNN programs and DOE/NNSA offices on cross-cutting topics to advance program goals and execute the mission. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band or federal GS grade. Applicants must also meet the basic requirements for the Foreign Affairs (0130) series through qualifying education, a combination of education and experience, or qualifying experience. This is an excepted-service position. A two-year trial period may be required, and successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Requirements

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-11 or EN-00), supporting U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives through international engagement, coordination with foreign and domestic stakeholders, and program execution.
Demonstrated competencies in project management, planning and evaluating, stakeholder management, and partnering.
Meet the Foreign Affairs (0130) series basic requirements through one of the listed education, education-and-experience, or experience pathways: qualifying coursework totaling at least 24 semester hours (or 12 qualifying semester hours plus 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods); a qualifying combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience in listed fields associated with international organizations, problems, or foreign affairs.
Be a United States citizen.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug testing.
Receive a favorable suitability determination and successfully complete a background investigation.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.
Comply with financial disclosure requirements.
Comply with applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
Provide two forms of identification under HSPD-12 personal identity requirements.
Limit the resume to no more than two pages; longer resumes will result in disqualification.
Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
If relying on foreign education, provide the required evaluation unless the education was accepted as part of a degree program by an accredited U.S. institution; if selected, provide official transcripts.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant, subject to agency policy and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a project manager supporting the organization and implementation of office efforts to advance DNN’s nonproliferation mission.
Support program implementation, including developing and executing annual budgets and program and project plans.
Track program progress and metrics.
Build and maintain 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.