Job Description
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking a highly qualified and motivated National Security Analyst responsible for the coordination, development, and execution of its portfolio supporting NNSA’s Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24) and Office of International Nuclear Safeguards (NA-241). This individual will join the Global Security Directorate (GSD), contributing to these missions by supporting international outreach activities with partner countries, technology development for use by the IAEA and other verification agreements, human capital development and university engagement, and the development of policy and new concepts and approaches for improved nuclear safeguards.
The successful candidate will work independently and as a team member in support of senior program management to organize, execute, and enable communication for SRNL programs focused on R&D, nonproliferation and security policy, export control of goods and technology used in developing WMD, and other technical advisory programs. This position will provide implementation support for SRNL’s nonproliferation and arms control programs including serving as the site coordinator for various partner programs administered by external stakeholders in the DOE, reviewing and deliver project milestones, technical deliverables, proposal, and provide communications to external customers. Focus areas for these efforts include various forms of export control and review, nuclear verification programs, and nonproliferation policy conducted at SRNL for DOE customers.
Responsibilities
- Support United States Government, policy, security, and/or technical missions for nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards.
- Interface with SRNL leadership, federal oversight resources, and other sites in the DOE complex
- Provide written reports and presentations as necessary. From time to time deliver presentations to various stakeholders.
- Support the preparation of proposals for ongoing or new work.
- Under the guidance of senior staff, collect and collate information that can be used by experienced National Security Staff for briefing and further analysis and distribution. Assignments will increase in complexity and breadth with experience.
- Assure security compliance and makes security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job compromises security.
- Maintaining the appropriate security clearance and the proper handling of classified materials and information is a condition of the position.
- Ensure all activities follow SRNL safety, quality, records, security, and training programs.
- Some travel will be required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in fields of science, engineering, policy, international affairs, security studies, national security studies and 4-6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's + 3-5 yrs or PhD + 2-4 yrs.
- Ability to successfully coordinate concurrent projects of various types, including both policy and technology areas
- Experience with one or more disciplines of materials operations, program or project management, safeguards or material accounting, nondestructive analysis methods, nuclear material production
- Capability of working with an interdisciplinary team
- Prior experience in supporting NNSA/DOE-wide task teams; general understanding of NA-24 missions
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to communicate effectively to government agencies and facility resources
- For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in fields of chemistry, mathematics, physics, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, political sciences, international affairs/security studies/national security studies (with a minimum of six or more college level courses in statistics, mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences).
- Master’s degree or higher related to political sciences, international affairs, international relations, security studies or technical degree with experience with policy and international engagement.
- Extensive knowledge of the people, mission, and activities of the NNSA’s Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NA-24) and International Nuclear Safeguards (NA-241)
- Firm understanding of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Department of Safeguards, including experience work at or with the IAEA
- Demonstrated ability to successfully propose new work to federal sponsors and/or work with same
- Experience with Python and/or R, or similar tools for data analysis
- Active Q clearance
About Us
"We put science to work!"
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.
Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.
Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:
- Benefits vary based upon employment status
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short & Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan:
- Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yr. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Plan
BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.
About The Team
The Global Security Directorate (GSD) of SRNL provides a team focused on staff development and infrastructure upgrades for nuclear reprocessing science and technology programs at SRNL. GSD is growing its support of its critical NNSA nonproliferation portfolios and is building its teams to support these enduring programs. GSD is looking for people who can use their talents and experience to help build state of the art business programs as SRNL continues to use it diverse creative staff to deliver the highest quality programs to its customer.
