Future Operations Subject Matter Expert

MELE Associates, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care

401k with Generous Employer Match

11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for an on-site position in Washington, DC with the U.S Department of Energy. This role involves strategic planning for Nuclear Emergency Support Team capabilities, requiring a security clearance and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Ideal candidates will possess the ability to navigate dynamic environments and support emergency response operations. Benefits include employer-paid healthcare, paid vacation, and a 401k plan with a generous match.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with a security clearance.
• Ability to support emergency operations with on-call requirements.
• Domestic and possible international travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements for NEST capabilities.
• Collaborate with NA-84 leadership.
• Conduct research and recommend strategic responses.

Skills

Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work directly with clients

Attention to detail

Education

ACTIVE DOE Q or DOD Top-Secret clearance

Five years’ experience in strategic planning

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Requisition Number: FUTUR002229

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Washington, DC 20585, USA

Description

This on-site position is located in the U.S Department of Energy (DOE) Forrestal Building to help assist the National Nuclear Security Administration (NA-84) leadership identify and navigate the strategic and operational environments to determine the requirement and methods of employing Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST) capabilities to achieve U.S. government and DOE/NNSA goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes DOE/NNSA NEST strategic and operational requirements to assist NA-84 leadership plan for future employment and deployment of NEST capabilities.
• Collaborate and coordinate with NA-84 Leadership and NEST assets to synchronize strategic and operational objectives in exercise development and execution.
• Review DOE/NNSA and interagency future operations and plans to identify impacts on NEST planning. Anticipate issues, conduct research, and recommend strategic responses for emerging and future issues.
• Attend, lead, provide updates during In Progress Review (IPR) meetings, Working Groups (WG) meetings, and/or briefings.
• Analyzes DOE/NNSA and interagency Operations Orders and taskings; prepares briefings for senior staff; assesses the implementation of courses of action; develops plans, timelines, and after-action reports to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Support strategic communications planning and execution as it applies to Office of Nuclear Incident Response efforts within the DOE/NNSA and the interagency.
• Provide internal and interagency meeting support, including scheduling coordination and development of meeting materials, and assist programs with holding conferences, working group meetings, and other forums that support nuclear forensics missions.
• Assist in coordinating with other DOE/NNSA Nuclear Emergency Support Team assets/programs to help facilitate integration of the operations infrastructure, including operational readiness activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an ACTIVE DOE Q or Department of Defense Top-Secret (TS) security clearance and ability to obtain a DOE SCI. The candidate’s written consent to conduct a pre-employment background check and test for the absence of any illegal substances will be required as a condition of employment and for the purpose of maintaining the security clearance.
• May require the periodic successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams with the ability to apply advanced Microsoft applications to transform draft reports and products into professional, final products.
• Ability to work directly with clients in an environment that changes rapidly; must possess a mature approach to the personal interactions between a consultant and the Client.
• Ability to track and monitor documents from inception to production, with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to sit for extended periods and perform work in an office environment, including extensive use of computers, under sometimes stressful conditions.
• Able to support emergency response operations and incident management with an on-call requirement, including after hours, extended shifts, and weekends. This will include qualification as an Assistant Coordinating Officer to support Nuclear Incident Team response operations.
• Domestic travel will be required, and international travel may be required. Travel will be the best cost effective for the government, economy airfare and economy class rental cars.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, carry your own luggage, and walk up to a quarter of a mile to work locations.
• Ongoing reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal substances will be conducted as a requirement for ongoing access to DOE sites. The candidate’s written consent to conduct such tests will be required as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years’ experience as a future operation, current operations and/or strategic planner at a two-star or higher headquarters level.
• Master’s degree and graduate of Intermediate Level Education, Command and General Staff Officers Course or Joint Service equivalent.
• Completion of the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) course or equivalent Joint Exercise Life Cycle (JELC) course.
• Experience with interagency planning for large planned and unplanned special events such as National Security Special Events (NSSE) and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 events.
• Understanding of the USG nuclear incident response enterprise.
• Knowledge of the DOE and NNSA Strategic Mission.

LOCATION: This is an on-site position in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The salary range for this position is $120-$180k.

BENEFITS

• Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
• 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation
• 401k with Generous Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

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