NNSA Grad Fellowship 2027: National Security Policy

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) administers the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP), a 12-month salaried fellowship based in Washington, D.C., or at NNSA site locations nationwide. Fellows support national security missions, coordination, and professional development opportunities.

Selected applicants must pursue a graduate degree or have completed one recently, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be available to work full-time June 2027 through June 2028. A security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Be matriculated/enrolled in a graduate degree/doctorate program at the time of application OR
• Have completed a graduate/doctorate degree program no earlier than April 2, 2025
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in graduate/doctorate program (current or final cumulative)
• Official transcripts demonstrating eligibility (minimum 3.0 GPA) due by January 31, 2027
• If enrolled in a dual bachelor/master program, verification of bachelor’s degree by May 20, 2027
• Available to work full-time for the duration of the one-year fellowship (June 2027 – June 2028)

Responsibilities

• Support a broad range of NNSA priorities including stockpile management, nonproliferation, counterproliferation, information security, and administrative and financial support.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate tasks, reporting, and communications.
• Prepare documentation and assist with program oversight and development activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Government liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Graduate degree progress

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) administers the NNSA Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP), a 12-month salaried fellowship based in Washington, D.C., or at NNSA site locations nationwide. Fellows support national security missions, coordination, and professional development opportunities.

Selected applicants must pursue a graduate degree or have completed one recently, maintain a 3.0 GPA, and be available to work full-time June 2027 through June 2028. A security clearance is required.