This position is part of the NNSA - Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Foreign Affairs Specialist, responsible for overseeing and coordinating nuclear device design-related assessment activities to ensure the full range of nuclear weapons physics knowledge, engineering, analysis, information, and technologies informs U.S. and international nuclear policies.

Duties

As a Foreign Affairs Specialist, you will:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS In addition to meeting the basic 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., NQ-3 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience managing or leading technical international and domestic nuclear counterterrorism partner coordination projects and/or teams, especially as related to nuclear counterterrorism capability development and nuclear threat device information security. Experience that demonstrates mastery of U.S. foreign policies and government-to-government agreements between the United States and international partners, in order to implement and develop domestic and international nuclear incident response programs, best practices, and strategic messaging on nuclear incident preparedness and response and provide authoritative advice and guidance concerning these efforts. Experience working with U.S. Presidential policy development associated with international nuclear security, and domestic and international nuclear counterterrorism and counterproliferation cooperation in order to support the development and implementation of strategic projects or development of complex program work plans. Experience managing or leading technical international and domestic nuclear material security policies, especially as related to requirements for special nuclear material and nuclear material information security. "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

Basic Education Requirements Foreign Affairs Specialist, NQ-0130

• If education may be substituted for experience, indicate this and include the general formula for education to experience conversion (e.g., a Bachelor's Degree qualifies at the GS-5 level).
• If education is required due to a positive education requirement, explain the requirements in detail (e.g., type of degree, subject area of coursework, certificates, etc.).
• If education cannot be substituted for experience, indicate this with a simple statement or consider taking out this section entirely (e.g., There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. or This job does not have an education qualification requirement.)

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 Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation 24600 20th St SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507 US
• Name: Keith Ross
• Email: [email protected]