Project Officer (Nuclear Weapons Use Control)
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Albuquerque, NM - USA
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Job Summary
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
As a PROJECT OFFICER (NUCLEAR WEAPONS USE CONTROL) at the GSsome 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.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service
- 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 drivers 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.
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.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. 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 selectees 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.
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist save the document and attach it to your application package.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference you must choose to apply using the Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 ()); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.
As required by 5 C.F.R. 302.106. DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. 1194).
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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