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Provide support as a Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy and Strategic Planning Expert on behalf of The Department Of Energy (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) managed by Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA) For the U.S. Department of Energy located in Upton, NY.  Support to BSA to Provide the NNSA Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control with Strategic Planning and Related Program Support reporting to Maia Gemmill (BNL Technical Representative) 

Background:  Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA) Nonproliferation and National Security (NN) Department provides technical and policy support to the Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on nonproliferation and arms control related issues.  Within NNSA, the Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NPAC), in part, conducts strategic planning efforts (e.g., Over-the-Horizon studies, detailed program reviews, and related strategic foresight efforts), develops plans for and implements new programs, and supports strategic planning and Congressional reporting efforts by higher-level offices within NNSA. 

To assist National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and Office of Nonproliferation and Arms Control (NPAC) in these efforts, Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) requires the support of a recognized senior-level expert with deep nuclear policy and technical domain knowledge, cross-organizational NNSA programmatic experience, broad U.S. government interagency and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) awareness, and practiced strategic planning expertise to provide technical and policy support. 

Scope of Work 

The Nonproliferation and National Security Department (NN) requires the services of Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy and Strategic Planning Consultant that can provide technical support in the areas related to:

• Routine over-the-horizon strategic planning support to NPAC and its programs, such as providing information and insights on relevant USG, Congressional, laboratory, NGO, and foreign activities and plans. 

• Technical and policy support to NPAC on the development and implementation of plans for new initiatives and/or current project portfolios, program-level plans, and/or office-level multi-year strategic plans. 

• Other strategic planning, analysis, and/or technical and policy support in support of NPAC, DNN, NNSA, and other programs, to include an annual report to Congress, and on organizational strategic vision documents, corporate-level futures studies, and/or other activities, as requested. 

• Routine support to Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) by providing relevant information on meetings and other activities in Washington, DC. 

Requirements

The Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy and Strategic Planning Expert shall provide technical and policy support on nonproliferation and arms control issues as outlined in the tasks below. The Nuclear Nonproliferation Policy Consultant should possess the following qualifications: 

• Educational background in national security and/or nonproliferation policy, as well as in a relevant technical area 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience and expertise working in the areas of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation, homeland security, nuclear technologies, applied Research and Development (R&D), technical policy, threat reduction, and strategic planning 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting NPAC and other NNSA offices on strategic planning efforts, program reviews, and Congressionally-required reports 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with the DOE/NNSA national laboratory complex on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation, homeland security, nuclear technologies, applied Research and Development (R&D), technical policy, threat reduction, and strategic planning; 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working with NNSA's interagency partners (such as Defense, State, Homeland Security, Intelligence) in the U.S. government on WMD proliferation, homeland security, nuclear technologies, applied R&D, technical policy, threat reduction, and strategic planning; 

• Have knowledge of, and experience working with, relevant U.S. nongovernmental organizations and international organizations on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) proliferation, homeland security, nuclear technologies, applied Research and Development (R&D), technical policy, threat reduction, and strategic planning; 

• Available to meet and work with NPAC staff in person in their offices in Washington DC on a routine basis; 

• Hold an active Department of Energy Q clearance. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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• Flexible Spending Account:  Pending

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