Senior Advisor

MELE Associates, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

8h•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Advisor position supports the NNSA’s Office of the Associate Administrator and Chief of Defense Nuclear Security (DNS), which is responsible for the development and implementation of security programs for the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), including the protection, control, and accounting of materials, and for the physical and cyber security for all facilities of the Administration. The office provides engineering, technical, operational, and administrative security support to the Administration to facilitate the effective implementation of security and advises the DOE Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (AU) on Departmental security policy. The office collaborates regularly with the DOE offices of Counterintelligence and the Chief Information Officer, and the Department of Defense (DOD), the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense.

Requirements

Highly effective communication skills (written and oral), effective work in fluid, fast-paced environment, essential teamwork skills, detail-oriented.
An active DOE Q clearance or DOD Top Secret security clearance.
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering or Public Policy

Responsibilities

Contribute to the establishment of business cadences and internal practices to improve efficiency, accountability, and long-term operational effectiveness that are aligned with goals and responsibilities.
Develop and implement internal controls and processes to enhance task oversight, resource utilization and responsiveness to client needs.
Support the preparation and dissemination of monthly status reports summarizing progress, financial metrics, and key milestones for stakeholder review.
Maintain operations and continuity ensuring critical activities and deliverables continue without disruption.
Successfully coordinate with external stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, and national partners.