Foreign Affairs Specialist

Summary

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.

Duties

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As a Foreign Affairs Specialist you will:

• Serve as a Project Manager supporting the organization and implementation of office's efforts to advance its nonproliferation mission.
• Support implementation of the program, including development and execution of annual budgets, development and execution of program and project plans, tracking program progress and metrics, and building and maintaining strong relationships with the laboratories and contractors supporting the program.
• Build relationships and collaborates with other DNN programs and with offices in DOE/NNSA on cross-cutting topics to advance program goals and execute the mission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Financial Disclosure is required.
• Favorable suitability determination required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Subject to Random Drug Testing
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
• Please limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security clearance.

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.

Education

In addition to meeting the specialized experience listed above, applicants must meet the Basic Requirements for the Foreign Affairs (0130) series which include:

1) Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

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2) Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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3) Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

EDUCATION: Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.**If you are selected, official transcripts will be required.**FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. A written evaluation of any foreign education must be provided with your application in response to this vacancy announcement or be received by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide this evaluation will result in you being found unqualified for the position. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Please Note: If your foreign education has already been accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution as part of a degree program with that institution, you do not need to provide an evaluation of foreign education but must submit a copy of the transcripts listing the degree from the U.S. accredited institution that accepted your foreign education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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