Junior Engineer or Physical Scientist / Nuclear Analyst

Global Engineering and Technology, Inc.; Germantown (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Spouse coverage

Job summary

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) seeks a Technical Guidance Analyst to support the DOE Office of Classification in Germantown, MD. The role focuses on preparing classification guidance and policy docs for RD/FRD/NSI/UCNI under a senior analyst, with long-term, full-time employment.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of NNSA facility experience and excellent writing and communication skills, plus a current TS or DOE Q clearance. On-site work is predominant with limited telework.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience supporting an NNSA facility.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills; reading English at grade 15 or above.
• Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering, physical science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare classification guidance under mentorship from a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst.
• Assist in creating classification/declassification policy documents per laws and DOE orders.
• Collaborate with DOE laboratories and the NNSA on program activities.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Reading comprehension

Derivative classification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or physical science

Job description

WORK WILL BE MOSTLY ON-SITE, primarily in Germantown, Maryland

Qualified individuals with experience supporting a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facility are encouraged to apply.

Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a highly qualified individual to join our team during Q4 2026 as a Technical Guidance Analyst (TGA), supporting the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland.

This is a long-term, full-time position with benefits as part of an extraordinary team of professionals who support some of our nation’s most delicate, important, and rewarding work.

• This position is eligible for situational telework up to 80 hours per calendar year

• Under the mentorship of a Senior Technical Guidance Analyst (STGA), and in collaboration with the DOE National Laboratories and the NNSA, the TGA will assist in the preparation of classification guidance

• The TGA will also assist in the preparation of classification/declassification policy documents in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE orders, and DOE procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI)

Compensation Range

: $110,000 - $135,000 Per Year (depending on qualifications)

Security Clearance:

• Applicants MUST have a current Top Secret or DOE Q security clearance

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience supporting an NNSA facility.
• This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills. The individual must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 (Nelson Denny reading assessment).

Highly Sought After (but not required) Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Two (2) years of recent experience performing work in one or more of the following areas:
• • Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
  • Nuclear weapon science
  • Nuclear weapon design, development, testing, production, and deployment
• Candidates with knowledge of DOE derivative classification are highly regarded

Education:

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nuclear engineering, a physical science discipline, or a related engineering discipline

We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option available at a company-subsidized rate).

Benefits include:

• Medical plan options with UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) match

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties or qualifications. The qualifications and requirements listed in this posting are intended as a general guide. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection, as additional factors (including nature of experience, skills, and organizational needs) will be considered during the review process.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.