Action Officer – NA-19 Front Office

Salas O'Brien; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is hiring a full-time Action Officer to support the NA-19 Front Office at DOE Headquarters Forrestal Building in Washington, DC. You will work onsite daily and transition to a hybrid schedule with up to 2 days telework per week after training, depending on workload.

The role requires an active security clearance, a relevant degree, and 5+ years of DOE/NNSA program management experience, along with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to

Qualifications

• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in policy, political science, engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of DOE/NNSA program management experience or similar government background.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite regularly at Forrestal building.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio and support the NA-19 front office with day-to-day tasks.
• Coordinate read-ahead materials for senior officials.
• Attend meetings and review cross-programmatic topics with NA-19 equities.
• Interface with DP and NNSA offices and Congressional Affairs.
• Draft documents and presentations for decision makers.

Skills

Security clearance

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in policy or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Who We Are

TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. TechSource is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven-time Inc. 5000 winner.

Pay range:

$120 - $135,000 annually

Job Summary

TechSource is hiring a full-time Action Officer to support the Office of Production Modernization and Materials Management (NA-19) Front Office and its nuclear deterrence mission with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Defense Programs (DP).

You will work onsite daily at the DOE Headquarters Forrestal Building, located in Washington, DC. After training, employees can anticipate working a hybrid schedule up to 2 days telework per week after training is complete and as the workload allows.

Responsibilities

• Manage an exciting and diverse portfolio – you will directly support the NA-19 front office team with day-to-day activities including taskers management, correspondence, complex scheduling, and other items requested.
• Coordinate electronic and printed read-ahead materials for the Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator and Deputy Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator.
• Attend meetings, review documents on cross-programmatic topics with NA-19 equities
• Interface with other DP and NNSA offices including the Deputy Administrator’s Action Group, NA-11, NA-12, NA-18 and Congressional Affairs.
• Draft documents and presentations that accurately and thoroughly convey complex program and technical issues for decision makers.
• Drive process improvement and innovation. Create plans and processes required to meet front office deliverables.
• Some travel will be required (20% or less).

Qualifications And Experience

• Active Q or Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in policy, political science, engineering, or related field.
• 5 or more years of DOE/NNSA program management experience or similar background in government or policy-related organizations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite regularly at Forrestal building.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOE/NNSA.
• Master’s degree.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $120 – $135,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

TechSource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. TechSource will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.