This position is located within the Office of Defense Nuclear (NA-20), Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24), Office of Nonproliferation Policy (NA-244) in Washington, DC, which develops and implements programs, strategies, and policies to address enduring and emerging nonproliferation challenges and opportunities.

Duties

As a Foreign Affairs Specialist: 1. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S. exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. In implementing this responsibility, the incumbent will interact with other U.S. departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments concerning effective means to implement governmental regulations and requirements; and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. Additionally, the incumbent may be tasked with supporting other Nonproliferation and Arms Control and Office of Nonproliferation Policy duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., (GS-12). Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying export control laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; building relationships with foreign governments and counterparts (e.g., governments, non- governmental organizations, or commercial entities) and/or with U.S. entities with foreign interests (e.g., U.S. Federal organizations that work on foreign policy, U.S. industry working with foreign governments, etc.); developing or implementing foreign policy; and leading negotiations with foreign counterparts. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S. exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. 2. Responsible for advancing NPAC programs and priorities, and to ensure effective programmatic and budgetary metrics are met on a timely and regular basis. The incumbent assesses and maintains all efforts, actions, deliverables and results in the program. 3. Interacts with other U.S. departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. "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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

A. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling 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 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods;

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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 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education;

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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.

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.

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]