Program Analyst - Nuclear Weapons Council

Position Description

Who We Are:

TechSource, a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Your Opportunity:

TechSource is seeking a Program Analyst to support the DOE/NNSA Office of Defense Programs (NA-10) in Washington, DC. You will provide analytical, coordination, and program support to Defense Programs leadership and contributes to Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC)-related activities and interagency processes.

You will use your strong foundation in national security programs to expand your opportunity and impact. You will work closely with experienced senior staff in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You will work on-site daily at the DOE Forrestal Building, located in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Provide program analysis supporting DOE/NNSA Defense Programs activities related to nuclear weapons and deterrence.

* Support Nuclear Weapons Council-related processes, including preparation of briefings, issue papers, and tracking of action items.

* Assist in managing a portfolio of policy and program activities, helping ensure alignment across schedules, priorities, and risk considerations.

* Research, draft, and review written products such as:

o Briefing materials and talking points

o Issue papers and decision-support memoranda

o Congressional correspondence and responses

o Interagency coordination materials

* Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, well-organized products for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

* Coordinate with counterparts across NNSA, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State, Nuclear Security Council staff, and other interagency organizations.

* Monitor national security guidance and the strategic environment relevant to the nuclear weapons enterprise and identify emerging issues for senior staff awareness.

* Support senior leader engagements with Congress and other external stakeholders by preparing background materials and responses.

• Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.
• 8 years of work experience, including 5 or more years of experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, or interagency national security programs.
• Familiarity with nuclear weapons policy, programs, or governance structures, including Nuclear Weapons Council-related activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-tempo environment.