Nuclear Security Program Analyst, International Security Assistance
Overview
You will own the development and execution of international security assistance trainings under the FIRST program, addressing nuclear security, proliferation, and safety challenges from aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports. Operating on-site at the Department of State, you will manage programmatic, financial, and technical oversight for projects across Latin America, Asia/Pacific, Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, and Africa. You will coordinate with the U.S. interagency, including DOE, NNSA, NRC, and Commerce, to shape threat reduction strategies. This role stands apart by placing you at the center of high-level diplomatic and technical engagements, directly advising senior officials on cutting-edge SMR technology adoption.
What You'll Do8
- 1Develop country-specific, time-sensitive security assistance projects and strategies with host government officials and the U.S. interagency.
- 2Manage complex relationships with partners at DOE, NNSA, NRC, Commerce, and State to advance CTR goals.
- 3Review threat reduction project proposals and make funding recommendations based on geographic and subject matter expertise.
- 4Support CTR budget planning, including documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreements, plus financial monitoring and reconciliation.
- 5Conduct research and analysis to support tailored programs advancing national security priorities.
- 6Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the U.S. civil nuclear energy sector.
- 7Represent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups, and brief high-level officials on programmatic activities.
- 8Travel internationally (10-25%) to represent CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.
Requirements6
- 17+ years in nonproliferation, nuclear energy, or WMD programs, including design and facilitation of exercises and workshops.
- 2Familiarity with civil nuclear reactor technology, ideally small modular reactors, and threat reduction programming.
- 3Proven writing skills with experience in analysis, research, strategy development, and interagency coordination.
- 4Outstanding diplomacy, communication, teamwork, and project management skills in culturally diverse settings.
- 5Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
- 6Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience, Master's with 5+ years, or Ph.D. with 1+ years in international affairs, national security, or technical fields.
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