This position is part of the Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, Office of Nuclear Threat Science (NA-82). which is 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. A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Foreign Affairs Specialist.
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 in the Federal Service, i.e. EN-03 or NQ-03. Specialized experience for this position is defined as applying foreign affairs practices, policies and procedures including building relationships with foreign governments and counterparts; 2) leading and developing emergency operation procedures; and 3) serving as a program or project manager for one or more areas in assigned portfolio and/or overseeing development and execution of projects and programs. 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! Artificial Intelligence Communication Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence "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.
As a Foreign Affairs Specialist you will: Lead office efforts to harness and evaluate the rewards and risks of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on the nuclear counterterrorism mission. Lead strategic planning efforts for nuclear counterterrorism cooperation with the U.S. interagency and international partners, helping to ensure that the office's strategic plan is integrated into NNSA strategies, goals, objectives, and work plans, and supporting technical work is appropriately prioritized and executed by the national laboratories. Conduct briefings for senior U.S. Government officials (e.g., members of the Senior Executive Service and Administration political appointees both inside and outside of DOE/NNSA) to apprise them of the threat of nuclear counterterrorism and information security risks and mitigations and ensure support for relevant policies and programs within organizations. Understand technical concepts related to nuclear weapons and fuel cycles and applies them to strategic planning and program development. Maintain a robust awareness of the laws, policies, and regulations related to nuclear information in order to develop creative options to mitigate nuclear counterterrorism risk.