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Nuclear Weapons Policy Specialist

2 months ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Weapons Policy Specialist to provide full-time support to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (NA-10). This is a mid-level role providing direct support to the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) Executive Action Officer and working closely with key functional offices with DOE/NNSA, the Department of Defense, and interagency organizations.

The successful candidate will work daily at the customer site in Washington, DC. Telework options may be available, based on client needs and volume of classified work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research, draft, and review technical and programmatic briefings, point papers, narratives, analyses, and other products relevant to national/international policy. Ensure they are clear, relevant, accurate, and thoroughly convey complex program and technical issues for use in the NNSA decision-making process.
  • 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. Provide strategic policy-related communications support to ensure consistent messaging for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • 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.
  • Maintain a consistent dialogue with the NNSA Office of Policy, NSC staff, and NWC support staff within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD)/Nuclear Matters.
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