Program Management Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory • Washington, DC

12d • $66,504 - $162,732 • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Management Analyst supports DTRA’s mission through Idaho National Laboratory’s technical expertise in biological and/or chemical threat domains. The role provides subject matter input to wargame design, scenario development, and exercise execution focused on WMD threat reduction. It is a mid-level, multi-level position for candidates with a strong technical foundation who want to apply their expertise to national security wargaming and analysis; prior wargaming experience is not required. Other work may be assigned by DTRA or INL management. The position reports to the manager over Nuclear Nonproliferation.

This is an on-site Project Hire position at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, anticipated to last one year. Placement at Level 2 or Level 3 depends on the candidate’s experience and skills. The role requires a current DOE Q and SCI clearance or equivalent, which requires U.S. citizenship. It is a testing-designated position requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing. Periodic travel, safety training, irregular shifts exceeding eight hours, working alone, and on-call availability may be required.

The position involves working in a typical climate-controlled office setting with moderate noise, as well as in field or laboratory environments. Physical duties include standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, keyboarding, handling materials, manipulating tools, reaching, operating job-related equipment, and driving. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.

The role includes information security and privacy responsibilities under NIST SP 800-53, OMB Circular A-130, and DOE Order 206.1A. The employee must complete initial and annual role-specific training, sign required access agreements, and follow applicable security and privacy policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of direct or relevant professional experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of direct or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in cases of extensive military background, uniquely applicable experience, or highly specialized knowledge.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of direct or relevant professional experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 11 years of direct or relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in cases of extensive military background, uniquely applicable experience, or highly specialized knowledge.
• Experience in biological or chemical fields.
• Current DOE Q and SCI clearance or equivalent; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Willingness to work on-site at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements, including operating job-related equipment and driving a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in wargaming, simulation design, or exercise planning.
• Familiarity with DoD, DTRA, or combatant command wargaming methodologies.
• Internship or research experience related to nuclear, biological, or chemical nonproliferation, deterrence, or WMD defense.
• Understanding of joint military exercise structures, including tabletop exercises and seminar wargames.
• Existing active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of realistic technical scenarios, injects, and adjudication criteria for tabletop exercises and simulations.
• Research and synthesize open-source and technical information on weapons effects, nonproliferation, and CBRN hazards to inform game design.
• Collaborate with military, interagency, and contractor personnel to ensure technical accuracy in wargaming products.
• Assist with after-action reports, lessons learned, and briefing materials for senior stakeholders.
• Communicate with collaborators to determine portfolio, program, and project requirements and objectives.
• Confer with portfolio, program, and project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Create portfolio, program, and project status presentations for customers, sponsors, and other collaborators.
• Provide management or other groups with guidance and expert advice on technical, systems-related, or process-related topics.
• Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose appropriate solutions and solve problems.
• Complete required information security and privacy training and comply with applicable policies, procedures, and access agreements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match for regular positions.
• Paid time off (personal leave).
• Employee Education Program with tuition assistance for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive relocation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level