As a Foreign Affairs Specialist, the incumbent will serve as an expert, authority, and analyst who manages, oversees, researches, develops, negotiates, implements, and maintains programs, projects, alliances, incidents and emergency responses, agreements, positions; and responds to emergencies and incidents.

Duties

Advocate DOE/NNSA's positions, policies, strategic objectives, future priorities, courses of action, considerations impacting U.S. negotiating positions, and final outcomes to senior leaders and officials. Research and analyze international and domestic laws, policies, and regulations and Department of Energy (DOE)/NNSA and U.S. Government priorities in order to advise foreign partners during discussions and negotiations. Advise foreign counterparts, laboratory, scientific, technical, and subject matter experts about National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Department of Energy (DOE) and/or U. S. Government political perspectives, programs, policies, methodologies, tactics, proposals, cooperative efforts, operations and activities. Develop plans, treaties, agreements, positions, policies, initiatives, Congressional testimony, briefings, reports, speeches, codicils, letters of understanding, contracts, correspondence, bi- and multi-lateral cooperation documents.

Requirements

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level (EN-00) or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., GS-11. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: comprehensive knowledge and skill in the application of U.S. foreign relations policies and diplomatic procedures to develop, implement and monitor safeguards cooperation and infrastructure development programs, and the ability to implement and coordinate such programs with other Federal agencies and foreign governments. Examples of Qualified Experience: The incumbent serves as a Foreign Affairs Specialist located in the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (NA-20). The individual coordinates and leads the implementation of activities related to nuclear nonproliferation. Negotiate legally and non-legally binding agreements (e.g. MOUs between NNSA and foreign counterpart organizations, or others that implicate the United States) between the United States and a range of foreign partners. Present analysis, data, information, and research to DOE/NNSA senior leadership, other interagency stakeholders, at domestic and international meetings and events, and guide and provide performance feedback to project and program teams. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! International and Domestic Nuclear Laws, Policy, and Strategy Communication Project and Program Management "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

A. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods; OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in 1above, plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR

C. Experience -- four 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.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

**If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.

**FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address NNSA - Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Keyonna Washington
• Phone: 240-686-9404
• Email: [email protected]