Nonproliferation Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Requisition Id 16435 

Overview: 

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Division (NND) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a leader in research, development, and deployment of technology that enhances nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards, reduces threats to nuclear material at risk, and expands the national capabilities in radiation detection and nuclear forensics. The NND Nonproliferation Safeguards and Treaty Verification Section provides direct R&D and technical support to the DOE and its National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) in efforts to control and reverse the international proliferation of nuclear, chemical, biological, and missile (NCBM) technologies and programs that may support weapons research, development, and/or production.  Our Section has a broad focus on technologies spanning the range of NCBM technologies; we are seeking a mid-career nonproliferation technical staff member to aid in these efforts. 

Please provide a writing sample responding to the following prompt and upload the document: “In no more than 2 pages (excluding references), please explain an emerging technology or trend in your technical area of expertise and its potential impact on U.S. national security.”

If you have difficulty uploading the document, please email to crossdr@ornl.gov.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Prevent illicit or unintended transfers of NCBM weapon of mass destruction (WMD)-related commodities, software, and technology to destinations and end users of concern.
• Evaluate emerging proliferation threats, their magnitude, implications, and the impacts on the United States’ worldwide interests.
• Evaluate strategic trade controls and the efficacy of international and domestic export control guidelines for NCBM-specific and dual use equipment, with special attention to interpretation and applicability of controls, regulations, and guidelines.
• Identify emerging technologies of interest to the nonproliferation and export control mission spaces, to include writing and delivering products and briefings on short notice.
• Perform statutorily mandated dual use export licensing reviews for DOE/NNSA sponsor.
• Represent DOE/NNSA sponsor in technical cooperation venues involving export control discussions, border security issues, nuclear fuel cycle (NFC) proliferation risks, and WMD development scenarios.
• Develop and deliver briefings for various audiences and backgrounds, including U.S. government officials, technical subject matter experts, export compliance personnel, and domestic and foreign policy implementers.
• Assist in developing proposals, program plans, budget, and scheduling activities. Collaborate with the DOE/NNSA sponsors on a regular basis and ensure the timely completion of quality results.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, government officials, and U.S. private industry representatives, and collaborate across ORNL to leverage laboratory capabilities and advance mission outcomes.
• Domestic travel is occasionally required. Foreign travel is possible.
• All team members deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. We foster a respectful, team-focused environment where all individuals can contribute and succeed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, materials science, or related field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience evaluating technologies and technical details in documentation (such as papers, drawings, blueprints, presentations, etc.).
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within given timeframes, and adapt to constantly evolving needs.
• Experience presenting technical results to technical and non-technical sponsor communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, materials science, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or MS in these areas with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge and interest in U.S. and international export control regulations, including all United States export agencies (Energy, Commerce, State, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Treasury) and international control regimes (Nuclear Suppliers Group, Australia Group, Missile Technology Control Regime, and Wassenaar Arrangement).
• Familiarity and interest in supporting dual use export licensing process through statutorily mandated license reviews for DOE/NNSA sponsor.
• Familiarity and interest in emerging technologies of interest to the nonproliferation and export control mission spaces.
• Highly motivated and organized self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the DOE complex.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including experience communicating with U.S. government officials, technical subject matter experts, export compliance personnel, and domestic and foreign policy implementers.  

Special Requirements:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Q clearance with SCI: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

About ORNL:  

As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an impressive 80-year legacy of addressing the nation’s most pressing challenges. Our team is made up of over 7,000 dedicated and innovative individuals! Our goal is to create an environment where a variety of perspectives and backgrounds are valued, ensuring ORNL is known as a top choice for employment. These principles are essential for supporting our broader mission to drive scientific breakthroughs and translate them into solutions for energy, environmental, and security challenges facing the nation.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.