MNSA Senior Program Analyst

Cortek, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortek, Inc. seeks a Senior Program Analyst to support programmatic functions and the administration of foreign assistance funds for the Office of Multilateral Nuclear and Security Affairs within the U.S.

Department of State, onsite in Washington, DC with situational telework. Key duties include coordinating NADR budgets for the IAEA, responding to data calls from F, CGFS, T-EX and OMB, preparing briefings for Congress, and supporting interagency planning and training related to IAEA safeguards

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance required; TS Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
• A degree and four or more years of experience in nonproliferation or international security or related field.
• Prior USG government experience desired.
• Knowledge of/experience with interagency coordination processes and foreign assistance administration desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as backup coordinator for NADR budget to the IAEA; coordinate annual NADR contributions.
• Collate and respond to IAEA NADR data calls from F, CGFS, T-EX, and OMB.
• Attend ACN foreign assistance coordination meetings and monitor NADR obligations.
• Prepare congressional briefings and responses related to NADR funding and IAEA safeguards issues.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Interagency coordination

Nonproliferation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonproliferation or international security

Job description

Senior-Program Analyst

This is an onsite position with possibility of situational telework.

Cortek is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support a range of programmatic support functions to include assisting with the administration of foreign assistance funds for the Office of Multilateral Nuclear and Security Affairs within the U.S. Department of State onsite in Washington, DC.

Duties

• Serve as backup coordinator for MNSA's foreign assistance budget to the IAEA funded through the Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs (NADR), including coordination of annual International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) voluntary contribution.
• Collate and respond to all IAEA foreign assistance (NADR) related data calls from F, CGFS, T-EX, and OMB
• Attend ACN foreign assistance coordination meetings.
• Monitor IAEA foreign assistance (NADR) unliquidated obligations.
• Receive training on and keep abreast of federal acquisition regulations and emerging policy guidance in procurement.
• Support MNSA reviews of IAEA host government agreements, fellowship/scientific visit requests, and other IAEA requests as assigned.
• Monitor implementation of IAA efforts in support of IAEA activities, support Program Review Meetings.
• Provide MNSA reviews of biweekly IAEA nominations reports and answer questions.
• Support implementation of IAEA training programs in the United States, including outreach to hosts and coordination and planning for interagency meetings.
• Support appropriate interagency information sharing on IAEA plans and activities as directed.
• Prepare congressional briefings and responses to congressional inquiries related to MNSA's NADR funding to the IAEA and other related inquiries involving Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (PUNE) and IAEA safeguards issues.
• Handle initiation, review, and processing of all MNSA IAAs as well as reimbursable IAAs for other USG funding contributions to the IAEA.
• Prepare invitations for bids or requests for proposals as necessary; and
• Coordinate with others in the bureau and interagency as needed.
• Support Peaceful Uses Team on PUNE projects including the Accelerating Scientific Collaboration and Excellence in Nuclear Technology (ASCENT) initiative.
• Support IAEA safeguards team efforts including outreach related to universal adoption of relevant safeguards agreement and coordination with other Departments and agencies on safeguards-related training and other events.

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance is required; TS Clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
• A degree and four or more years of experience in nonproliferation or international security or related field.
• Prior USG government experience desired.
• Knowledge of/experience with interagency coordination processes and foreign assistance administration desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

CORTEK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring and retaining talented individuals from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, CORTEK complies with all applicable Federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination and posts notices outlining these protections in accordance with applicable regulations.