FIRST Nuclear Security & Science Centers Analyst
Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 9, 2025
Job Description:
Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently
Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:SecretPublic
Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:National Security AnalysisJob
Qualifications:Skills:International Security, National Security,
Nonproliferation, Nuclear Security, Training
ProgramsCertifications:NoneExperience:3 + years of related
experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:GDIT and the
U.S. Department of State are seeking a Program Advisor to oversee
international capacity-building trainings aimed at 1) addressing
pressing nuclear security, proliferation, safety, and sovereignty
challenges posed by aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports; and
2) assisting displaced scientists, with WMD dual-use expertise, in
becoming involved in civilian research.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 and the
Science Centers and Scientist Engagement Team.The FIRST Program is
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 - energy plans
- Harness the power of public-private partnerships to expand
universal energy access and promote economic and national
security
- Deepen relationships through government, industry, national
laboratory, and university engagementsCTR 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.The Science Centers and Scientist Engagement (SC/SE) Team
provides diplomatic outreach and programmatic oversight of two
intergovernmental nonproliferation organizations:
- The International Science and Technology Center (ISTC) based in
Astana, Kazakhstan
- The Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU), based in
KyivThrough both these centers, as well as other technical
implementers, CTR provides assistance to displaced civilian
technical experts who are currently unable to work in their home
institutes and who possess dual-use-relevant expertise related to
WMD and missiles. - -The FIRST & SC/SE Program Advisor will serve
as an on-site contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR
in developing, managing, and coordinating capacity-building efforts
for both programs. 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 and SC/SE program's objectives
and programming. This includes working closely with and through the
ISTC and STCU on programmatic and diplomatic efforts to advance the
organizations' peaceful scientific mission and strategy. 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 FIRST and SC/SE programmatic goals and
directs complementary capabilities in a
whole-of-U.S.-nuclear-sector effort.
- Create and execute engagement strategies to advance CTR
programming as well as U.S. involvement in the ISTC and STCU to
counter proliferator state and non-state actor WMD threats.
- Advance U.S. diplomatic and programmatic leadership of the ISTC
and STCU, including providing written and verbal information to
senior Department of State, U.S. Government, and international
officials.
- Participating in the review of threat reduction project
proposals and making recommendations concerning the approval and
funding of proposals.
- Advising 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 CTR Office Director and
Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chiefs.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.
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years' relevant
experience or Master's degree and 3+ years' relevant 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 holidaysGDIT
CAREERSOpportunity OwnedDiscover more at - -General Dynamics
Information Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
veteran status, or any other protected class.The likely salary
range for this position is $80,750 - $109,250. 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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:10-25%Telecommuting
Options:HybridWork Location:USA DC WashingtonAdditional Work
Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all
US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some
with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan,
and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and
post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company
match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full
flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off
plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid
parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our
employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as
short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and
dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business
travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We
regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings
are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they
value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional
services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission
services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense
and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of
technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the
edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide,
offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML,
Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our
clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing
the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect
people with the most impactful client missions, creating an
unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact
every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn
simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems,
to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people
are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected
class.
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