Nuclear Weapons Policy Specialist

6 days ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Leidos Full time
Nuclear Weapons Policy Technical Writer

Job Summary:

Leidos is seeking a skilled Nuclear Weapons Policy Technical Writer to provide full-time support to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (NA-10). As a mid-level role, you will provide direct support to the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) Executive Action Officer and work closely with key functional offices within DOE/NNSA, the Department of Defense, and interagency organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research, draft, and review technical and programmatic briefings, point papers, narratives, analyses, and other products relevant to national/international policy.
  • Communicate regularly with high-level officials within NNSA, the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of State, and other government agencies on programmatic issues of immediate interest.
  • Support programs and tools to identify emerging challenges impacting the nuclear security mission and inform decision-making.
  • Provide daily consultation/program management support for all nuclear weapons-related policy issues.
  • Review/comment on formal inquiries from Congress, members of the National Security Council (NSC), NATO office constituents, senior primary offices of record, etc., on matters relating to nuclear policy.
  • Draft (or offer recommendations on) global threat assessments - research/develop talking points, point papers, touch points, and transcripts in response to related queries from Congress, NATO office constituents, etc.

Requirements:

  • Active DOE Q or Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with a recent investigation, with the ability to obtain DOE SCI.
  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience in a professional, academic, or public policy setting OR a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience in a professional, academic, or public policy setting.
  • 2+ years of experience in the national security and/or nuclear weapons fields.
  • General knowledge of NNSA organization and structure.
  • Capable of working in demanding environments related to political or national security matters.
  • Exhibit superior oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and assignments with limited oversight.
  • Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment and be comfortable working in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Department of State and/or the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
  • Participation in a professional network, such as the Project on Nuclear Issues.


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