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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Systems Director - Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation in , United States - **Company:** Energy Jobline - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $168,200.0 - $252,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Marketing - **Published:** September 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/associate-systems-director-defense-nuclear-nonproliferation-united-states-31719540 ## About the Role Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Science, Engineering, or equivalent technical field Twelve or more years of progressively responsible technical, managerial, and/or systems engineering experience Demonstrated networking, teaming, management, and leadership skills within a program office or matrixed technical organization, building and leading project teams, formulating task plans, ensuring product quality, and effectively interacting with customers. Demonstrated technical credibility across a broad set of R&D and systems engineering topics, and a deep understanding of the engineering of complex systems Ability to work and lead in a satellite office, and leverage both local and geographically distributed resources, with a passion for advancing your people Experience working with U.S. government agencies such as DOE/NNSA/DNN, DoW, or DOS Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organizational, political, written, and oral communication skills Availability to travel domestically, up to 25% of the time This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance. How You Can Stand Out It would be impressive if you have one or more of these: Advanced degree in nuclear engineering or physics with experience in nuclear detection, nuclear survivability, nuclear forensics, nuclear weapons effects, or remote sensing Advanced degree in a related engineering, science, or equivalent technical discipline Experience in nonproliferation, nuclear and/ or international security and a familiarity with the DOE and NNSA laboratories Knowledge of the Aerospace Engineering and Technology Group (ETG) skills and capabilities Demonstrated ability to create solutions to address security needs Currently hold or qualified for active Q or TS clearance with SCI access ## Description As an Associate Systems Director in the Civil Systems Group you will be part of an experienced team of scientists, engineers and technical managers working together to advance the mission area of the Department of Energy (DOE) Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation (DNN). Specifically, you will collaborate closely with the Systems Director and the rest of the management team to lead and manage Aerospace independent systems engineering teams, provide technical and programmatic support to various DNN programs, develop systems engineering processes and practices, and leverage Aerospace's vast network of subject matter experts to bring novel solutions to our Nation's nonproliferation missions. In addition, you will work with the Systems Director to monitor and report on the team's financial status and provide recommendations for any needed actions. You will leverage your own curiosity, and the strengths of your team to understand complex problems and develop solutions. Additionally, your passions for identifying new opportunities and advancing the careers and experiences of your team demonstrate your commitment to both the customer and your people. This is a supervisory position. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Crystal City, VA What You'll Be Doing Work closely with the Systems Director and the rest of the management team to lead and manage Aerospace independent systems engineering teams and technical support to DNN programs within the NNSA. Leading, collaborating with, and supporting a geographically distributed Aerospace team located in Arlington VA, Chantilly VA, Albuquerque NM, Cape Canaveral FL, El Segundo CA, and at other Aerospace and remote sites in the performance of their work. Network across Aerospace, NNSA, and the Nuclear Enterprise to identify new opportunities. Work effectively with sponsors at the NNSA Associate Deputy Administrator level, and counterparts within the NNSA and DOE laboratories and production sites, and with other government stakeholders including the Department of War and the Department of State to build collaborative teams, support the DNN mission, and develop opportunities. Support the development and execution of strategic plans for growth and sustainability by adding value to NNSA through the application of technical and analytical capabilities, subject matter expertise and programmatic knowledge. Advise the Director, Office of Proliferation Detection on all aspects of technologies relevant to detecting foreign nuclear proliferation activities. Assist with the integration and coordination of research and development activities among the Office of Proliferation Detection, the Office of Nuclear Detonation Detection, and the Nonproliferation Stewardship Program. Advise the Aerospace Independent Assessment Team Lead and serve on Independent Assessment panels for select programs and projects across the NA-22 mission space. Support independent study and report planning, execution, review, and product delivery. Hire, mentor, and lead program office staff in project planning, staffing, execution, and product delivery, and conduct performance reviews and performance management. Build and grow technical teams and oversee work execution to ensure quality and completeness of products. Engage with sponsor to identify new opportunities and represent the Aerospace corporation to customers at all working and management levels. 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