PROJECT OFFICER (NUCLEAR WEAPONS USE CONTROL)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a PROJECT OFFICER (NUCLEAR WEAPONS USE CONTROL) at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinate closely with DOE/NNSA partners in the substantiation of use control measures and technologies for U.S. nuclear weapons. Support and facilitate DoD partners in the determination and requirements for U.S. nuclear weapon military characteristics with respect to use control technologies and measures. Participate in various working groups, developmental teams, higher level meetings to define and support U.S. nuclear weapon use control activities. Coordinate with interagency partners to identify, request, and deploy use control coded materials. Engage with senior level managers in DoD, DOE/NNSA, DTRA, and others to clearly communicate U.S. nuclear weapon use control requirements, measures, and technologies. Participate in preparing/briefing senior leadership in preparation for Nuclear Weapon Council (NWC) activities, issues, and positions. Translate national level policy into actionable requirements in the nuclear weapon use control mission space.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Contributing to the development of overarching Nuclear Weapon Surety Policy and/or applying use control management requirements to design, production, or service-led entities Installation and management of Use Control Systems or Coded Materials with respect to U.S. nuclear weapons Weapon maintenance duties in the area of responsibility where use control and coded materials handling is a part of regular duties Planning, organizing, managing and adjusting to multiple, fluctuating projects and assignments in order to ensure timelines/metrics are met/adjusted accordingly. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049191.