Nuclear Safety and Security Analyst

MELE Associates is looking for a Nuclear Safety and Security Analyst to provide support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters (ODASD/NM) on Nuclear Surety and Exercise Programs in Falls Church, VA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in reviewing and updating the nuclear weapon systems surety program and incorporating modifications to OSD policies and procedures to defend against an evolving threat environment.
• Assist in developing guidance and methodologies for the development of threat, vulnerability and risk assessments within the DoD and U.S. nuclear enterprise.
• Provide support and assistance to policy reviews and interpretations in response to Military Departments’ requests for clarification of OSD policies and procedures.
• Assist in reviews of safety studies and assessments.
• Support and assist in evaluating, coordinating, and supporting USD(A&S) approval of Military Departments’ Weapon System Safety Rules.
• Provide program support and analysis for nuclear weapons and materials, including special nuclear materials, transportation guidance and execution of movements for DoD and Interagency and International partners.
• Develop materials, provide technical support, and assist in coordination for meetings, and conferences as required, including attending, recording, and summarizing the results of the meetings or conferences.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance; able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs/relations, security studies, or similar related discipline; or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated five years of relevant experience.
• Proven analytical work in a high-visibility and high-tempo office setting.
• Experience drafting technically oriented documents for senior policy decision makers on highly classified and complex scientific, engineering, and technical topics and subjects.
• Excellent writing skills and in-depth knowledge of editorial principles and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated experience working in an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Joint Staff/Service Staff/Interagency environment.
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons systems and operations, nuclear weapons physical security and safety expertise, and/or international nuclear cooperation programs expertise

LOCATION: This is a full-time onsite position in Falls Church, VA 22041

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

• Hybrid remote/office work environment
• 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.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.