Scientist / Nuclear Weapons SME

About the role

THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE IN GERMANTOWN, MARYLAND. Relocation Support to the Germantown area may be provided. Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a Nuclear Weapons Subject Matter Expert (SME) with expertise in nuclear weapon science to support the Department of Energy's Office of Classification in Germantown, Maryland. This is a highly compensated full-time position with benefits, with work performed primarily at the DOE facility in Germantown, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior DOE management on current technical issues related to the SME's area of expertise in nuclear weapons research (e.g., nuclear weapon design, materials science research, stockpile management, special nuclear materials production, developments relating to improvised nuclear devices, or other areas of expertise)
• Lead working groups and develop white papers and presentations
• Prepare classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents and guide in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, DOE Orders, and DOE Office of Classification procedures for Restricted Data (RD), Formerly Restricted Data (FRD), National Security Information (NSI), and Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information (UCNI), including but not limited to the technical areas described below

Requirements

• Candidate MUST be a United States citizen and have a current DoD Top Secret security clearance or DOE Q security clearance
• Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science
• Applicant MUST have hands-on nuclear weapon science experience
• This position requires excellent writing and verbal communication skills. The individual must demonstrate the ability to read and understand written English at or above academic grade 15 (Nelson Denny reading assessment)
• Minimum of ten (10) years' total field experience in the subject area of nuclear weapons is required. Hands-on experience with nuclear weapons-related matters such as any of the following is highly valued:
• Computer Codes and Simulation Tools
• Nuclear Weapon Design
• Weapon Science
• Use Control and other surety aspects of nuclear weapons
• Knowledge of Improvised Nuclear Devices (INDs)
• Advanced understanding of Radiation Exposure Devices and Radiological Dispersal Devices, including their basic science and technological principles
• Expert knowledge of programs such as Second Line of Defense to interdict nuclear materials
• Hands-on knowledge of computer code development to support the nuclear weapon complex is desirable, as is experience with XML computer language
• Experience working with DOE / NNSA / DoD / DHS / NRC and the national nuclear weapon laboratories
• The following are also highly valued:
• Expertise in Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF)
• Experience teaching and developing testing and educational materials for subjects such as IND or ICF is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Applicant MUST have earned an advanced degree in nuclear engineering or a physical science

Skills

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Expert knowledge of nuclear weapon science
• Leadership and policy guidance
• Classification guidance and policy document preparation

Benefits

• Medical Plan Options With UnitedHealthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Generous 401(k) Match