Summary This position is part of the NNSA - Deputy Under Secretary for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as a DOE/NNSA liaison to the DOD, providing effective interface, cooperation, and coordination of policy, programs, or issues related to radiological/nuclear terrorism, or other activities applicable to U.S. national security. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst you will: Serve as NNSA liaison to HQ JSOC, representing NNSA and advocating NNSA positions, developing and implementing policy and programs, and/or advising about U.S. national security activities, services, and analysis. Design, conduct studies, and advise the Commander, JSOC and HQ JSOC staff, and interagency representatives on mission areas related to DOE/NNSA equities within the JSOC area of responsibility. Provide strategic, specialized expertise and analysis to the JSOC Commander and staff to assist their planning and decision-making processes. Plan and coordinate projects improving JSOC's and DOE/NNSA' mutual awareness, understanding, and response capabilities to topics of mutual concern, by facilitating the sharing of information and subject-matter expertise Advise the Commander, JSOC and HQ JSOC staff about pertinent DOE/NNSA mission, capabilities, planning, technical insights, recommendations, initiatives, related to DOE/NNSA's areas of interest. Work with JSOC and DOE/NNSA when dealing with terrorism, nuclear proliferation, or other activities threatening U.S. national or economic security, including the analysis and dissemination. Provide technical advice to JSOC staff concerning DOE/NNSA policies, strategies, programs, and projects, ensuring consistency with DOE/NNSA national security missions. Exercise delegated authority, including commitment authority on selected issues, as major presenter, representative, or planner in symposia, training conferences, and other events within JSOC's mission area that address major issues and concerns to DOD and DOE/NNSA. Requirements Conditions of Employment Subject to Random Drug Testing. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Favorable suitability determination required. Financial Disclosure is required. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Q level Security Clearance. You must be a United States Citizen. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements. Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification. A two year trial period may be required. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Qualifications A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA pay band level or GS grade level in the Federal Service, i.e., EN-03 (GS-13 equivalent). Specialized experience for this position is defined as serving as an authoritative management advisor on management of energy security, nonproliferation, material security, counterterrorism, counterproliferation, incident response capabilities, and U.S. participation in cooperative agreements. Examples of Qualified Experience that May Be Qualifying: Experience with developing and implementing policy and programs. Experience with designing and conducting studies. Experience with analyzing issues regarding terrorism, nuclear proliferation, or other activities threatening U.S. national or economic security. Experience with planning training conferences and events designed to address major issues and concerns within an organization. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies. identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Oral Communication Organizational Awareness Partnering Strategic Thinking "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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. Education Not Applicable Additional Information Other Information: The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets. Click HERE. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy. EEO Policy: Click HERE. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE. Veterans Information: Click HERE. Telework: Click HERE. Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.