Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

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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.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: A Relocation Incentive (Not PCS) may be approved if management approves and funds are available.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SIGMA-14 and SIGMA-15 and other NTK qualifications.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 50% of duty time CONUS/OCONUS.
• A valid driver's license is required to support travel requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.

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.

Additional information

Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date. The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

Benefits

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