FIRST Nuclear Security Program Advisor

Program Advisor

GDIT is seeking a Program Advisor to oversee international security assistance programming aimed at addressing pressing nuclear security, proliferation, nuclear safety, and sovereignty challenges posed by aggressive civil nuclear reactor exports.

GDIT partners with the Department of State's Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) to support the Foundational Infrastructure for the Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Technology (FIRST) program a multi-agency U.S. government initiative that harnesses the power of public-private partnerships and the innovation of the nuclear industry to help partner countries:

• Establish a civil nuclear power program under the highest international standards for nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation
• Take advantage of next generation nuclear energy innovations and technologies from responsible vendors in their energy plans to strengthen energy security, and promote economic and national security
• Deepen relationships through government, industry, and national laboratory engagements

CTR funds, manages, and implements the FIRST and civil nuclear security programming efforts, which focus currently on the Asia/Pacific region, Africa, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.

This FIRST Program Advisor will serve as an on-site contractor at the Department of State and assist CTR in developing, managing, and coordinating FIRST and civil nuclear security programming. The Program Advisor will be responsible for providing programmatic, financial, and technical oversight to assigned projects and activities while actively contributing to strategically advancing the FIRST team's objectives and programming. CTR's programmatic efforts evolve in response to the international security environment, requiring Program Advisors to develop, coordinate, and implement innovative strategies to address the dynamic environment. The Program Advisor will also be responsible for supporting relevant policy development and implementation within the Department of State and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing country-specific, time-sensitive, and complex projects and strategies in partnership with host government officials and in coordination with the interagency.
• Manage complex and sensitive relationships with interagency partners such as the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Commerce Department, Department of Defense, and State Department partners from country desks, embassies, and within the ISN Bureau in a manner that advances CTR's programmatic goals and directs complementary capabilities in a whole-of-U.S.-nuclear-sector effort to address these threats.
• Review threat reduction project proposals and make recommendations for funding based on geographical and subject matter expertise.
• Support CTR's budget planning process, to include the preparation of documentation for grants, cooperative agreements, and Interagency Agreement documents; financial monitoring; financial reconciliation; and financial close out.
• Conduct research and analysis to support tailored programs to advance national security priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent CTR in technical and policy discussions and working groups.
• Collaborate across the State Department and with partners in the U.S. interagency to align CTR national security programs with U.S. government (USG) nonproliferation priorities and related activities to ensure effective and efficient implementation.
• Briefing high-level officials in the Department of State, interagency, foreign governments, and senior nuclear industry executives on CTR programmatic activities and related policy perspectives.
• Representing CTR in domestic and foreign meetings as required.
• Other activities as assigned by the ISN/CTR Office Director and Deputy Director, Team Chief, and Deputy Team Chief.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated prior experience working on USG international nonproliferation, nuclear energy, scientific, or other WMD nonproliferation programs and national security programs, including the design, development, implementation, and facilitation of exercises and workshops.
• General familiarity with civil nuclear reactor technology ideally including small modular reactors, threat reduction programming, the risks of nuclear proliferation, and implementation of programming for foreign partners.
• Possess strong writing skills and experience in analysis, research, strategy development, interagency coordination, and implementing international programs in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Possess and demonstrate outstanding skills in diplomacy, communication, teamwork, stakeholder coordination, and project management.
• International travel will be required, and foreign language skills are a plus.
• The candidate must be able to receive and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• For the Analyst Level: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 4+ years' relevant experience, Master's degree and 3+ years' relevant experience, or a Ph.D. An international affairs, national security, foreign policy, or technical background is preferred.
• For the Senior Analyst Level: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6+ years' relevant experience, Master's degree and 4+ years' relevant experience, or a Ph.D. and 1+ years' relevant experience. An international affairs, national security, foreign policy, or technical background is preferred.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans