This position is located in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Multilateral Nuclear Security Affairs (ISN/MNSA) and is responsible for efforts to impede and roll back proliferation of nuclear weapons, and related materials, technologies, and expertise.

Duties

Implements U.S. nuclear nonproliferation policies, especially those related to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards verification regime as applied globally and in specific states. Monitors available intelligence and open source information about developing political and technical situations that could affect nuclear safeguards policy. Works closely with the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration, national laboratory, and other technical experts to formulate, lead and/or maintain familiarity with technical IAEA safeguards initiatives. Supports the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including IAEA efforts to advance the peaceful uses of nuclear technologies without spreading proliferation-sensitive know-hows. Participates in interagency working groups and meetings and makes recommendations to Department management on new policy approaches that will assist in achieving foreign policy goals.

Requirements

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Applicants must have the required experience or education as described below and meet any selective factors, when specified. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in international law, international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university that included a combination of courses, with at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; OR Have 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics / quantitative methods. OR Have a combination of education and experience where your coursework was equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, (as shown above), PLUS appropriate relevant experience OR additional education. OR Have completed at least 4 years of appropriate experience in one OR more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. (NOTE: qualifying work experience may have been gained through residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other experience in foreign countries.)  IN ADDITION to the basic requirements, this position requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience participating in multilateral negotiations focused on addressing International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) verification issues related to Iran's nuclear program. Experience leading U.S. delegations to the IAEA to discuss policy issues related to emerging issues of nuclear proliferation concern. Experience liaising with the intelligence community to develop briefs on issues related to the nuclear programs of Iran and other countries of nuclear proliferation concern with specific focus on the implications for IAEA safeguards implementation. Note: If you are qualifying based on education, you MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: Laurie Jacques
• Phone: 843-952-0017
• Email: [email protected]