Threat Reduction Engagements Post-Masters Student

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules

Relocation support

Onsite gym

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM invites you to join a mission-focused team in the International Threat Reduction Group (NEN-3) to apply expertise in nuclear and radiological material detection, packaging, and international training to reduce proliferation and enhance security.

As a Threat Reduction Engagements Post-Masters Student, you will support programs including INECP, INS, and the Off-Site Source Recovery Program.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics
• Experience planning and executing research, outreach, or training projects
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to do international travel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

Responsibilities

• Define and analyze data to create metrics for engagements with international partners
• Develop training and workshop materials supporting engagement activities with partner countries in export controls, nuclear security, and material management
• Provide programmatic and logistics support for international engagements and activities
• Develop skills in international engagements related to strategic trade, export controls, and nuclear security.

Skills

Data analytics

Project planning

International affairs

Communication skills

International travel

Prioritization

Education

Master's degree in a related technical or policy area

Job description

What You Will Do

We invite you to join our mission-focused team in the International Threat Reduction Group (NEN-3) that applies expertise in nuclear and radiological material and commodities detection, packaging, international training and consultation, modeling, and simulation to reduce nuclear proliferation and enhance global security in a changing threat environment. Our diverse workforce enjoys a shared work environment focused on creative problem solving, where everyone's opinions and ideas are considered.

As a Threat Reduction Engagements Post-Masters Student, you will support a wide range of programs including:

1. The International Nonproliferation and Export Control Program (INECP) which works to strengthen global efforts to prevent the proliferation of WMD-related materials, equipment, and technology. INECP accomplishes this through long-term partnerships with frontline enforcement and regulatory officials who support national export control licensing, industry compliance, and inspections-based enforcement practices designed to prevent sensitive items from being used to build Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs).
2. The U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration's International Nuclear Security Program (INS) which works globally to prevent nuclear and radiological terrorism by securing vulnerable materials, facilities, and transport systems, and
3. The Off-Site Source Recovery Program which recovers unwanted radioactive sealed sources both domestically and internationally that pose risk to national security, public health, and safety.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Define and analyze data to create metrics for engagements with international partners
• Develop training and workshop materials supporting engagement activities with partner countries in the areas of export control, nuclear security, and nuclear/radiological material management
• Provide programmatic and logistics support for international engagements and activities
• Develop skills in international engagements related to strategic trade, export controls, and nuclear security.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Experience

Master's degree in a related technical or policy area at time of hire or within the last three years with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

• Experience with data analytics
• Experience planning and executing research, outreach, or training projects
• Demonstrated interest in international affairs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to do international travel
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and changing priorities

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with nonproliferation strategies, including strategic trade controls and security methodologies for nuclear facilities
• Experience working across cultural boundaries
• Demonstrated experience developing instructional materials
• Demonstrated familiarity with arranging logistics for workshops and training courses.
• Active Q Clearance

Work Environment:

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2

Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q

(Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.