FIRST Nuclear Security Program Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology hiring for FIRST Nuclear Security Program Advisor jobs in Washington, DC, US

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

National Security Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

National Security, Nonproliferation, Nuclear Security

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

• The Department of State’s Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (ISN/CTR) funds, manages, and implements programs that seek to mitigate the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) being developed and used by proliferator states and non-state actors against the United States or our allies. 

• ISN/CTR funds, manages, and implements the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology (FIRST) program – a multi-agency U.S. government initiative that provides capacity building support to help partner countries:

  • Establish a civil nuclear power program under the highest international standards for nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation
  • Take advantage of next generation nuclear energy innovations and technologies in their sustainable energy plans
  • Meet their clean, reliable energy goals while protecting the global climate
  • Deepen relationships through government, industry, national laboratory, and university engagements

  GDIT is seeking a candidate who will assist ISN/CTR in developing, implementing, and coordinating FIRST and related program nonproliferation capacity-building efforts.  The candidate will be responsible for providing strategic diplomatic and programmatic advice, including on financial management, and advising team members and technical experts on ways to execute program activities and advance the FIRST team’s strategy.  The candidate will also be responsible for supporting relevant policy development and implementation within the State Department and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies as needed. 

  In addition, the candidate will be responsible for ISN/CTR’s civil nuclear security programming efforts, which focus currently on the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.  CTR’s programmatic efforts evolve in response to the international security environment and seek to reinforce U.S. national security objectives in a dynamic environment.  To this end, we welcome candidates who can develop, coordinate, and implement innovative strategies to address the pressing nuclear security, proliferation, safety, and sovereignty challenges posed by aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports.

  Candidate should possess skills and experience in process improvement, change management, and organizational development, demonstrating creative ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking, implementing concepts, and consulting with senior leadership in the facilitation of meaningful results during problem-solving.
   

  While the ISN/CTR headquarters is in Washington, DC, the position is telework-eligible. International travel will be required.

  Responsibilities:

  • Developing, coordinating with the interagency, and implementing country-specific engagement strategies in partnership with host government officials, including at senior levels, and advancing time-sensitive and complex capacity-building projects, both remotely and internationally, tailored to the partner’s priority needs.

  • Leveraging one’s own networks and experience to manage complex and sensitive relationships with interagency partners such as the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Commerce Department, Department of Defense, and State Department partners from country desks, embassies, and within the ISN Bureau in a manner that advances ISN/CTR’s programmatic goals and directs complementary capabilities in a whole-of-U.S.-nuclear-sector effort to address these threats.

  • Participating in the review of threat reduction project proposals and making recommendations concerning the approval and funding of proposals.

  • Advise ISN/CTR’s budget planning process, to include the preparation of grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out.

  • Briefing high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior nuclear industry executives on ISN/CTR programmatic activities.

  • Representing ISN/CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required, and additional tasks in support of ISN/CTR at home or abroad as assigned.

  • Other activities as assigned by the ISN/CTR Office Director and Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.

  Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated prior experience working on USG international nonproliferation, nuclear energy, scientific, or other WMD nonproliferation programs.

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills.

  • Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or better is preferred) and a minimum of 8+ years’ experience. An international affairs, policy, or technical background is preferred but not required.

  • General familiarity with civil nuclear reactor technology ideally including small modular reactors, threat reduction programming, the risks of nuclear proliferation, and implementation of capacity-building for foreign partners.

  • International travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus.

  • The candidate must be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

  GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  ● 401K with company match
  ● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  ● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  ● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  ● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  ● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

  #OpportunityOwned  #WeAreGDIT

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.