Lead Foreign Affairs Specialist

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 or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-03 pay band or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Broad expert knowledge of U.S. laws, policies, regulations, and procedures relative to controls on exporting and licensing of proliferation-sensitive technologies, materials, and equipment, including dual-use technologies in military programs. Examples of Specialized Experience: Expert knowledge of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), U.S. interests in issues directly related to the NPT, such as nonproliferation, disarmament, peaceful uses of nuclear energy, regional nuclear weapons free zones, and nuclear security in regions where NPT support is inconsistent among regional parties. Expert knowledge and experience in other related multilateral fora, such as the UN First Committee, FMCT negotiations, P3 and P5 meetings, and Creating the Environment for Nuclear Disarmament. Expert knowledge and experience working with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) program, including as member of U.S. delegation to the NSG, and management of the NSG Information Sharing System (NISS). “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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of “well qualified” which is defined as having a score of 85 or better. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
This position is located at the Department of Energys, National Nuclear Security Administration, in Washington, DC, Office of Nonproliferation Policy (NA-244). The incumbent serves as a Team Lead Foreign Affairs Specialist where the individual leads implementing and directing the three NPAC-mission-responsive sub-programs: (1) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG); (2) Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); and (3) Policy Analysis and Innovation (PA&I).