Senior Director, Nuclear Security & Interagency Programs

US National Nuclear Security Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Executive Service (SES) leader to advance material management and minimization initiatives. The role emphasizes nuclear security programs, interagency coordination, and executive governance to reduce threats while ensuring lawful, efficient government operations.

Applicants must demonstrate ECQs and MTQs, cap resumes at two pages, and possess a proven record of delivering results across federal agencies,

Qualifications

• MTQ1: Demonstrated experience leading nuclear security programs involving nuclear materials security with coordination across US Government agencies.
• MTQ2: Demonstrated experience coordinating program activities across Executive Branch agencies, Congress, national laboratories, industry, and academia.
• ECQ1: Commitment to the rule of law and Constitution-based governance.
• ECQ2: Driving efficiency through resource management and process upgrades.
• ECQ3: Merit and competence in delivering high-quality work.
• ECQ4: Leading people and driving accountability.
• ECQ5: Achieving results aligned to organizational goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Program management

Cross‑agency coordination

Policy & governance

National security / nuclear security

Public sector budgeting

Job description

US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Executive Service (SES) leader to advance material management and minimization initiatives. The role emphasizes nuclear security programs, interagency coordination, and executive governance to reduce threats while ensuring lawful, efficient government operations.

Applicants must demonstrate ECQs and MTQs, cap resumes at two pages, and possess a proven record of delivering results across federal agencies,