Senior Nuclear Forensics Policy Analyst

The Senior Nuclear Forensics Policy Analyst will support NA-83 management in the coordination and integration of programmatic and interagency efforts, including meeting support, document creation, communications, and coordination of products related to the NA-83 and NNSA mission. The focus will be providing support to technical nuclear forensics programs and directly reporting to NA-83 management., * Develop internal and interagency nuclear forensics (NF) strategic planning documents

• Brief Office of Nuclear Forensics management and interact at leadership levels; interactions will include working directly with interagency, NA-83 management, DOE laboratories, and international partners.
• Coordinate interagency generated NF documents; synthesize technical information; conduct comment adjudication; involving direct interface with multiple agencies and national laboratories.
• Lead strategic communications planning and execution as it applies to Office of Nuclear Forensics efforts within the DOE/NNSA and with the interagency.
• Lead planning and coordination for regular interagency working group meetings.
• Develop read ahead materials and briefings for senior leadership.
• Track issues and topic areas that cross programmatic boundaries impacting the Interagency NF Program.
• Coordinate and track multiple plans, policy, and program initiatives.
• Assist NA-83 program managers in the development and implementation of technical guidance, reports, directives, policy, and instructions applicable to the missions and requirements of the nuclear forensics programs.
• Support program managers with tracking work/project status and progress.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree and 10+ years in related Nuclear Forensics program experience or other area within USG exemplifying ability to learn and be effective in executing required responsibilities.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an ACTIVE DOE Q or Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret security clearance. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a pre-employment background check and test for the absence of any illegal substances will be required as a condition of employment and for the purposes of maintaining the security clearance.
• Certain positions requiring a security clearance may require the periodic successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Team with the ability to apply advanced Microsoft applications to transform draft reports and products into professional, final products.
• Ability to work directly with clients in an environment that changes rapidly; must possess a mature approach to the personal interactions between a consultant and the Client.
• An independent self-starter with excellent organizational skills and can multitask and be comfortable working with a team of technical experts in varying fields of operational and scientific disciplines.
• Ability to develop, track, and monitor documents from inception to production, with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers, under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Domestic travel will be required, and international travel may be required.
• Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal substances will be conducted as a requirement for ongoing access to DOE sites. The candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests will be required as a condition of employment., * Master of Arts or Science degree and 15+ years of related Nuclear Forensics program experience.
• Understanding of public affairs processes and strategic communications.
• Understanding of the USG Nuclear Forensics Enterprise.
• Knowledge of the DOE and NNSA Strategic Mission.

LOCATION: This is a full-time on-site position in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The salary range for this position is $160K to $235K.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include national security, intelligence, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, emergency response training/management, and mission and program support.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.