Nuclear R&D Analyst (NNSA)

Description

Job Description:

Are you a creative problem solver?  Do you want to make a difference that counts? Join Leidos and make a difference for our Federal customer in national security as a high-performing program and Nuclear Research and Development (R&D) Analyst within the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Engineering and Technology Maturation. 

Must possess an active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance to be considered.

You will use your Department of Defense (DoD) nuclear weapons experience and acquisition/system engineering skills on a portfolio of programs crucial to the future of the Nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile and enterprise. 

This is a full-time contractor-support position that involves a mix of on-site work at the NNSA offices in Washington DC, periodic travel, and the opportunity for telework.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Federal Program Managers with concise, accurate and timely analyses and information to support programmatic decision-making
• Draft reports and briefings on the feasibility and estimated costs for future system concepts from joint studies with the AF and Navy
• Respond to direction from the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC), and coordinate inputs with other NNSA programs, the National Laboratories, and DoD representatives
• Support Federal customer in meetings that cover system interfaces and associated physical environment requirements, technology readiness assessments, and recommend actions that improve inter-Departmental (DoD and DOE/NNSA) interactions
• Identify system needs and support requirements for future DoD platforms
• Complete annual, quarterly, and other periodic reporting requirements at program reviews and meetings

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline, and at least 12 years' experience and familiarity with DoD acquisition, nuclear weapons lifecycle, and DoD R&D processes
• Experience in developing briefings for senior and executive management
• Ability to manage multiple, dynamic activities, projects, and priorities
• Writing skills that are easy to understand, accurate, and concise for a variety of audiences
• Independent, self-motivated and exhibits the highest standards of accuracy and organization skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree with 10-13 years of relevant experience
• Staff experience at Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), or Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
• Experience at or with Air Force Research Laboratory and/or U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
• Comprehensive knowledge of DoD organizations involved with nuclear weapons including NWC, OASD(NCB/NM), USSTRATCOM, and others.
• Familiarity with system engineering & integration and weapon acquisition principles (certification not a requirement)
• Participation in an AF or Navy Fellowship at one of the NNSA National Laboratories
• Graduate of the NNSA Weapon Intern Program

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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