Strategic International Law & National Security Analyst

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Vacation time and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks an experienced legal and policy professional to conduct research on nuclear law, export controls, and related security issues. You will analyze international and national frameworks, draft analytical products, and contribute to curricula for security-related technical assistance.

Remote or on-location options in DC or other cities reflect business needs. Advanced degrees with relevant regulatory and policy focus are preferred, and you will

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher with relevant experience in law or policy.
• Knowledge of international law, nonproliferation, arms control, and nuclear safeguards.
• Ability to analyze diverse legal/policy documents and translate to actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct international and domestic legal research related to nuclear law and regulation.
• Develop write-ups and curricula for foreign technical assistance in security and safeguards.
• Publish technical analyses to advance knowledge in national security and policy contexts.
• Work with AI tools to gather information and produce policy-relevant insights.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate findings into improvements.

Skills

Legal analysis

Policy research

Regulatory compliance

International law

Education

BS/BA and 5 years of relevant experience

MS/MA, PhD, or JD/LLM and 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) seeks an experienced legal and policy professional to conduct research on nuclear law, export controls, and related security issues. You will analyze international and national frameworks, draft analytical products, and contribute to curricula for security-related technical assistance.

Remote or on-location options in DC or other cities reflect business needs. Advanced degrees with relevant regulatory and policy focus are preferred, and you will