Foreign Affairs Specialist

Summary This position is located within the Office of Defense Nuclear (NA-20), Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24), Office of Nonproliferation Policy (NA-244) in Washington, DC, which develops and implements programs, strategies, and policies to address enduring and emerging nonproliferation challenges and opportunities. Responsibilities As a Foreign Affairs Specialist: 1. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S.

exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. In implementing this responsibility, the incumbent will interact with other U.S.

departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments concerning effective means to implement governmental regulations and requirements; and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. Additionally, the incumbent may be tasked with supporting other Nonproliferation and Arms Control and Office of Nonproliferation Policy duties, as assigned. 2.

The incumbent's anticipated work scope is significant and includes managing time intensive reviews and, in many cases, statutorily required engagement with industry, the interagency, Congress, and high-level DOE/NNSA officials up to and including the Secretary of Energy. This work requires quick but careful and error-free turnaround of these packages. The work can be of a highly variable nature as each request has its own specific requirements, and an understanding of evolving policy requirements as well as the legal foundation of the work is essential to its success.

3. The incumbent in this position requires sound knowledge of interagency processes and relevant positions, as the work typically cuts across NNSA and the interagency. The incumbent will develop Congressional reports and prepare responses to Congressional and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, when necessary.

4. The incumbent will be expected to exercise appropriate judgment in supporting the review and implementation of existing precedents, legislation, and broad agency policy statements to develop new or improved approaches to advancing NPAC programs and priorities, and to apply these skills in ensuring effective programmatic and budgetary metrics are met on a timely and regular basis. Additionally, the incumbent will be expected to contribute to the DNN annual fiscal budget building process by providing strategic insights and experience to ensure that budgetary requirements are reconciled with DNN and NPAC strategic objectives.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination 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. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band EN-00 or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., (GS-11).

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience applying export control laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; building relationships with foreign governments and counterparts (e.g., governments, non- governmental organizations, or commercial entities) and/or with U.S. entities with foreign interests (e.g., U.S. Federal organizations that work on foreign policy, U.S.

industry working with foreign governments, etc.); developing or implementing foreign policy; and leading negotiations with foreign counterparts. Examples of Specialized Experience: 1. Responsible for supporting the review and analysis of proposed U.S.

exports related to direct or indirect assistance to engage or participate in the production of special nuclear material to ensure consistency with U.S. laws, regulations (10 CFR Part 810), policies, and objectives. 2.

Responsible for advancing NPAC programs and priorities, and to ensure effective programmatic and budgetary metrics are met on a timely and regular basis. The incumbent assesses and maintains all efforts, actions, deliverables and results in the program. 3.

Interacts with other U.S. departments and agencies, multilateral organizations, and foreign governments and manage national laboratory activities that support primary and related duties. 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 KSAs 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! Communication International and Domestic Nuclear Laws, Policy and Strategy Project and Program Management "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.

Education A. 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; OR B. 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 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education; OR C.

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 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.

Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. 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.

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