General Dynamics Information Technology
FIRST Nuclear Security Senior Analyst
General Dynamics Information Technology, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
FIRST Nuclear Security Senior Analyst
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Suitability:
No Suitability Required
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
National Security Analysis
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
International Security, National Security, Nonproliferation, Nuclear Security, Training Programs
Certifications:
Experience:
4+ years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT and the U.S. Department of State are seeking a Program Advisor to oversee international capacity-building trainings aimed at addressing pressing nuclear security, proliferation, safety, and sovereignty challenges posed by aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports.
GDIT is partnering with the Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to support 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.
CTR funds, manages, and implements the FIRST and civil nuclear security programming efforts, which focus currently on the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
This FIRST Program Advisor will serve as an on-site/hybrid contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, managing, and coordinating FIRST and civil nuclear security capacity-building efforts. The Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight to assigned projects and activities while actively contributing to strategically advancing the FIRST team’s objectives and programming. CTR’s programmatic efforts evolve in response to the international security environment, requiring Program Advisors to develop, coordinate, and implement innovative strategies to address the dynamic environment. The Program Advisor will also be responsible for supporting relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies as needed.
Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing country-specific, time-sensitive, and complex capacity-building projects and strategies in partnership with host government officials and in coordination with the interagency.
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 CTR’s programmatic goals.
Participating in the review of threat reduction project proposals and making recommendations concerning the approval and funding of proposals.
Advise 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 CTR programmatic activities.
Representing CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.
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.
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.
Outstanding written and verbal communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills.
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.
MA/MS and 4 years of work experience or a BA/BS and 6 years of work experience. An international affairs, policy, or technical background is preferred but not required.
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
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.
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Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret
Suitability:
No Suitability Required
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
National Security Analysis
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
International Security, National Security, Nonproliferation, Nuclear Security, Training Programs
Certifications:
Experience:
4+ years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT and the U.S. Department of State are seeking a Program Advisor to oversee international capacity-building trainings aimed at addressing pressing nuclear security, proliferation, safety, and sovereignty challenges posed by aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports.
GDIT is partnering with the Department of State’s Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to support 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.
CTR funds, manages, and implements the FIRST and civil nuclear security programming efforts, which focus currently on the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
This FIRST Program Advisor will serve as an on-site/hybrid contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, managing, and coordinating FIRST and civil nuclear security capacity-building efforts. The Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight to assigned projects and activities while actively contributing to strategically advancing the FIRST team’s objectives and programming. CTR’s programmatic efforts evolve in response to the international security environment, requiring Program Advisors to develop, coordinate, and implement innovative strategies to address the dynamic environment. The Program Advisor will also be responsible for supporting relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies as needed.
Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing country-specific, time-sensitive, and complex capacity-building projects and strategies in partnership with host government officials and in coordination with the interagency.
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 CTR’s programmatic goals.
Participating in the review of threat reduction project proposals and making recommendations concerning the approval and funding of proposals.
Advise 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 CTR programmatic activities.
Representing CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.
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.
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.
Outstanding written and verbal communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills.
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.
MA/MS and 4 years of work experience or a BA/BS and 6 years of work experience. An international affairs, policy, or technical background is preferred but not required.
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
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
10-25%
Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
Additional Work Locations:
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.
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