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.

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., NQ-03 pay band or GS-14. 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 Specialized Experience: Expert knowledge of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), U.S. interests in issues directly related to the NPT, such as nonproliferation, disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, regional nuclear weapons free zones, and nuclear security in regions where NPT support is inconsistent among regional parties. Expert knowledge and experience in other related multilateral fora, such as the UN First Committee, FMCT negotiations, P3 and P5 meetings, and Creating the Environment for Nuclear Disarmament. Expert knowledge and experience working with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) program, including as member of U.S. delegation to the NSG, and management of the NSG Information Sharing System (NISS). "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

This position has a positive educational component. If using education to support your application, you must provide transcripts related to the information below:

• 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 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]