Job Description

The Global Security Directorate (GSD) at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking highly qualified and motivated National Security Analysts to support the coordination, development, and execution of a diverse portfolio of national security programs. Our analysts are key to addressing complex global security challenges for federal sponsors within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and other U.S. Government agencies. Core mission areas include nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, and international security.

This position will provide implementation support and subject matter expertise for SRNL’s global security programs by serving in project coordination capacity, reviewing and delivering project milestones, technical deliverables, proposals, and providing communications to external customers.

This role will focus on efforts including, but not limited to, export control analysis, nuclear verification programs, and nonproliferation policy development on behalf of DOE and other government partners.

• Execute and coordinate national security programs in support of U.S. government missions related to nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, and international security.
• Serve as a key liaison between SRNL program teams, senior laboratory leadership, federal sponsors, and partners across the DOE/NNSA complex.
• Develop and deliver high-quality analytical products, including technical reports, briefings, and formal presentations for a range of stakeholders.
• Drive program growth by supporting and leading the development of proposals for new and ongoing work with federal customers.
• Conduct analysis on complex security challenges, developing novel concepts, policies, and strategies to support sponsor missions. Responsibilities will be tailored to the candidate's experience and will grow in complexity over time.
• Ensure all work is conducted in strict compliance with laboratory standards for safety, security, and quality, making these an integral part of every task.
• Maintain all required security clearances and adhere to proper protocols for handling classified and controlled information.
• Travel as required to support program objectives and sponsor engagement.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as science, engineering, public policy, international affairs, or security studies, combined with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • A Master's degree or PhD may substitute for some experience.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, and manage concurrent tasks.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences
• For ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, US Citizenship is Legally Required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Q clearance
• 5+ years of professional experience
• A Master’s degree or PhD in a technical or policy field related to national security
  • Six or more college level courses in statistics, mathematics, engineering, or physical sciences
• Deep knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
  • Nuclear nonproliferation, arms control, or international safeguards.
  • Export control policy and analysis.
  • Technical aspects of nuclear material, such as material accounting, nondestructive analysis, or production processes.
  • Program and project management
• Experience working with or supporting missions for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), or other federal agencies in the national security space.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R) or project management software.

"We put science to work!"

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.