Federal Govt: Foreign Affairs Specialist

Organization:Department of Energy

Website: DoE

Title: Foreign Affairs Specialist

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: $71,674 - $110,104 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is responsible for carrying out the national nuclear security responsibilities of the Department of Energy, including maintenance of a safe, secure and reliable stockpile of nuclear weapons and associated materials capabilities and technologies; promotion of international nuclear safety and nonproliferation; and administration and management of the naval nuclear propulsion program.

- Supporting DOE/NNSA program managers in the execution of the Office of Nonproliferation & International Security (NIS) and the Office of Global Threat Reduction (GTRI) activities in Russia.
- Supporting the Executive Director of the DOE Moscow Office at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow on coordination of DOE/NNSA and the U.S. Government's missions, policies, and programs in Russia, with particular focus on NIS and GTRI programs.
- Provides in-country support, advice, and guidance for the implementation of DOE/NNSA programs and in establishing and maintaining contacts and conducting negotiations with foreign counter-parts and briefing high-level officials.
- Works with Rosatom and Russian laboratory and/or site officials to review progress on nonproliferation projects.
- Advises DOE/NNSA officials on the feasibility and desirability of new proposals for nonproliferation projects; and facilitates Joint Coordinating Committee and Steering Committee meetings.
- Working level knowledge of Russian language and culture is desired for this position.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibilityrequirements, including time-in-grade/time-in-band restrictions,specialized experience, time after competitive appointment, etc.by the closing date of the announcement.

Time in grade/time in band:
For NQ-03 One year equivalent to the GS-12 level (NQ-02 for NNSA Demonstration Project employees) or a combination of GS-12 and NQ-02level experience in the Federal service is required.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

In addition to meeting the the basic qualifications statement, one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level (NQ-02 for NNSA Demonstration Project employees) or a combination of GS-12 and NQ-02 level in the Federal service is required.  In order to be qualifying, the specialized experience must clearly demonstrate the application of foreign affairs and policy, energy security, nuclear security and working with foreign governments and/or U.S. Embassy personnel.

This position has a positive education requirement.  You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts on or by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.  Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.  Official transcripts will be required prior to beginning employment.  Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online- please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly.  To receive full credit for your educational background in determining qualifications, you MUST FAX a copy of your college transcripts.

To Apply:  Apply Here by August 11, 2010 


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