Foreign Affairs Specialist

DOE/NNSA's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN) seeks multiple Foreign Affairs Specialists in Washington, D.C. Serving as the nation's shield against nuclear and radiological threats, DNN defends the homeland through a multi-layered strategy: denying adversaries access to weapons-usable materials, technology, and expertise; detecting proliferation and breakouts; and defeating efforts to threaten the U.S. with the world's most dangerous weapons.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., GS-12 or NQ-02 Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience that demonstrates the ability to support U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives through international engagement, coordination with foreign and domestic stakeholders, and program execution. Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying: Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of programs or projects involving a wide range of international and domestic partners; Supporting bilateral or multilateral initiatives; Coordinating with U.S. government interagency and other stakeholders; Conducting analysis to advance strategic objectives; Contributing to outreach, training, or diplomatic engagements; Providing recommendations and expert advice to senior leadership on matters related to national security, foreign affairs, international cooperation, DOE or NNSA partnerships or agreements, or nonproliferation.