The Technical Advisor supports the NNSA Office of Nuclear Forensics Detonation Assessment Program (DAP), assisting the Federal Program Manager with program planning, implementation, and interagency coordination. This role provides technical expertise in post-detonation nuclear forensics, including NUDET modeling, prompt sensors, radiochemistry, and debris analysis, and exercise planning and coordination. Responsibilities include supporting program logistics, training, operations, and policy development, as well as reviewing research initiatives and integrating new technologies. The Technical Advisor drafts and reviews plans, procedures, and program documentation while coordinating with DoD, FBI, DHS, DOS, DOE/NNSA offices, National Laboratories, academia, and industry. This position requires innovative problem-solving to support national decision-making, law enforcement, and public safety following a nuclear detonation. Work is on-site in Washington, DC, with situational telework possible. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Support the Federal Program Manager with tracking the program’s work and progress. Provide subject matter expertise and support to the development and review of policy, technical, planning, operational and other documents related to the program and the interagency nuclear forensics mission. Includes creating, reviewing, and editing Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents.  Critically review, assess and report on technical efforts relating to the program, including reports and deliverables from the National Laboratories, proposed and ongoing technical capability improvements and Research & Development, gap analyses, and scientific studies and reports. Organize, facilitate, participate in, and contribute to program, office and interagency nuclear forensics meetings, forums, working groups, conferences and program reviews involving subject matter experts from other DOE/NNSA offices, the National Laboratories, other Departments and Agencies, and international partners. Coordinate as needed with other DOE/NNSA offices, other federal Departments and Agencies, DOE’s National Laboratories, and other stakeholders as needed. Develop and present technical and programmatic briefings to stakeholders, colleagues and senior leaders, making clear and convincing presentations sufficient to clarify and justify recommendations. Support planning and execution of drills, training, and exercises. Advise in the development of operational objectives and evaluation criteria.  Assist in identifying and tracking after‑action and corrective action reports. The position requires regular attendance in the office, although occasional telework may be possible. The position requires occasional domestic and international travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

DOE Q clearance or equivalent, and ability to obtain and SCI clearance. Minimum of a master’s degree in nuclear engineering or the physical sciences. Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of nuclear science or engineering sufficient to synthesize complex technical and operational information to form assessments relevant to the program. Knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of the NNSA and interagency technical nuclear forensics capabilities sufficient to serve as an expert. Knowledge of project management methods, including familiarity with the federal budget process, strategic planning, requirements determinations, and project milestone development and tracking. Ability to communicate orally, provide expert advice, and make clear and convincing presentations sufficient to clarify and justify recommendations, to communicate technical, operational, and policy-level concepts to stakeholders, colleagues, and senior leaders; ability to lead meetings, working groups, and technical meetings. Ability to write and revise policy documents, training and operational plans, and requirements for technical and non-technical aspects of a complex multi-stakeholder, multi-facility program. Experience in coordinating program activities and goals with members of government agencies and with scientists in academia and public and private laboratories. Ability to work well in a rapidly changing and often uncertain environment. Demonstrated good judgment, professionalism, and collaboration skills, and the ability to successfully work with a diverse group of stakeholders to develop consensus. Maintenance of an official passport and current appropriate immunizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIOLNS:

SCI clearance Knowledge of DOE's nuclear emergency response programs sufficient to support coordination and integration of resources and DOE nuclear forensics response activities. Knowledge of the DOE National Laboratory system and the respective roles of DOE Headquarters and the National Laboratories.  

LOCATION: This is an hybrid eligible position in Washington, DC.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision Care Low-Cost Family Health Care offered 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks’ vacation 401k with Generous Employer Match Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

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