This position is located at the Department of Energy's, National Nuclear Security Administration, in Washington, DC, Office of Nonproliferation Policy (NA-244). The incumbent serves as a Team Lead Foreign Affairs Specialist where the individual leads implementing and directing the three NPAC-mission-responsive sub-programs: (1) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG); (2) Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); and (3) Policy Analysis and Innovation (PA&I).

Duties

The incumbent will utilize strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment in interpreting and adapting existing precedents, legislation, and broad agency policy statements to develop new or improved approaches to presenting controversial aspects of NA-244 projects and programs. Serve as a NPAC representative as a member of the U.S. delegation, to help advance the U.S. implementation of its NPT and NSG commitments and advance U.S. interest as set by the Administration. Lead and help support the U.S. Government development of policies and programs designed to expand access to the peaceful uses of nuclear technology, strengthen the nonproliferation regime (e.g., IAEA, UN, and NSG). Support NPAC budget execution goals. Ensure regular and effective coordination within NPAC, across DNN offices, and with the interagency, to set direction and priorities for the sub-programs and facilitate by guiding the management of sub-program execution. Utilize sound professional knowledge and experience of international relations and foreign affairs of the Government, including knowledge of relevant U.S. foreign policies and Government-to-Government agreements and other arrangements between the United States and foreign governments; knowledge of the policies, goals, and procedures that guide the NA-244 programs; and knowledge and skill in adapting and applying analytical techniques. Coordinate multiple sub-programs and analyze, develop, and draft clear written and/or oral presentations and recommendations.

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 Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade in the Federal Service, i.e., EN-03 or GS-13. Specialized experience for this position is defined as Broad expert knowledge of U.S. laws, policies, regulations, and procedures relative to controls on exporting and licensing of proliferation-sensitive technologies, materials, and equipment, including dual-use technologies in military programs. Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying: Expert knowledge of major international nonproliferation treaties, multilateral export control arrangements, and global nonproliferation and export control trends, developments and problems, such as nuclear disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, regional nuclear weapons free zones. Expert knowledge of bilateral and multilateral treaties and other related multilateral fora, such as the UN First Committee, the Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), P3, P5, and G7 activities. Expert knowledge of advancing U.S. interest in export control regimes, such as Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). 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 competencies. 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! CommunicationDiplomacy/NegotiationInternational and Domestic Nuclear Laws, Policy and Strategy "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. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

Education

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: Camille Britt
• Phone: 240 308-4613
• Email: [email protected]