Summary This position is part of the NNSA - Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation (CTCP), Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Associate Administrator for CTCP, advising and acting on a broad range of issues related to NA-80's programs, policies, and representation at international and interagency forums, to include providing policy guidance, expertise, and programmatic input relating to CTCP equities. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst you will: Serve within the NNSA Liaison Officer (LNO) Program to provide advice, guidance, and program oversight on nuclear and radiological risk reduction, emergency preparedness and incident response, and/or critical energy infrastructure resilience. Design, conduct studies, and advise the leadership and staff within the Department and established interagency and international partners on mission areas related to NNSA LNO programmatic equities. Conduct analyses of vital foreign affairs policies, programs, and projects that are of national and international interest, scope, and impact to both U.S. and foreign policy makers/officials. Identify opportunities for collaboration between DOE/NNSA and counterparts in the assigned Line of Effort and, where necessary, resolve technical, policy, and procedural problems or issues related to energy, both promoting and protecting the U.S. innovation base, and nuclear nonproliferation cooperation. Work to strengthen U.S. national security and energy security objectives supporting NNSA programmatic initiatives relevant to the LNO Program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A two year trial period may be required. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. 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., EN-03 (GS-13 equivalent). Specialized experience for this position is defined as demonstrating experience as key interface between leadership, program implementors, and senior policymakers on issues related to nuclear safety and security; radiological/nuclear incident response; nuclear forensics; and energy security with applicable international partners and organizations. Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying: Experience working as a liaison with leadership staff representing a Federal Agency on issues related to nuclear security or nonproliferation programs. Providing advice on program issues that are controversial in nature and could impact nuclear safety and security or emergency response. Experience building relationships with government and counterparts implementing and developing foreign affairs policies. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies. identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Organizational Awareness Partnering Strategic Thinking "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. Education Not Applicable Additional Information Other Information: The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets. Click HERE. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.