Leidos Holding
Nuclear Weapons Policy Analyst
Leidos Holding, Washington, DC
Description
***Must have an active DOE Q or active DOD Top Secret to apply!***
Leidos is hiring a Nuclear Weapons Policy Analyst in Washington, DC. As a policy analyst you will provide full-time support to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (NA-10). This includes executive-level 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.
You will work daily in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC. Telework options may be available, based on client needs and volume of classified work.
What You Will Do:
Required Education, Experience & Clearance:
Preferred Experience:
Salary Range for this position: $100K to $124K
Original Posting Date: 2024-07-10While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
***Must have an active DOE Q or active DOD Top Secret to apply!***
Leidos is hiring a Nuclear Weapons Policy Analyst in Washington, DC. As a policy analyst you will provide full-time support to the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (NA-10). This includes executive-level 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.
You will work daily in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC. Telework options may be available, based on client needs and volume of classified work.
What You Will Do:
- 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.
Required Education, Experience & Clearance:
- Active DOE Q clearance or active DoD Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain DOE SCI
- Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in a professional, academic, or public policy setting or a Master's degree and a minimum of 5+ 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
- Be capable of working in demanding environments related to political or national security matters
- Exhibit superior oral and written communication skills
- Possess the ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and assignments with limited oversight
- Show initiative and have the ability to learn quickly
- Be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment and be comfortable working independently and in team environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience as an action officer
- Participation in a Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) program beneficial
Salary Range for this position: $100K to $124K
Original Posting Date: 2024-07-10While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range: Pay Range $68,900.00 - $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.