Associate Assistant Deputy Administrator (AADA) for Material Management and Minimization

Summary

NNSA - building careers while securing the future through engineering, science, and national security in an environment where your contributions make a difference. The Office of Material Management and Minimization mission is to achieve permanent threat reduction by managing and minimizing excess weapons-useable nuclear materials and providing nuclear materials for peaceful uses.

Duties

As the Associate Assistant Deputy Administrator (AADA) for Material Management and Minimization you will have the following duties: Manage the development of policy and direct the implementation of DOE/NNSA decision regarding the management of those weapon-grade nuclear materials declared excess to national security needs. Oversee the preparation of technical, nonproliferation, environmental, safety, budgetary, economic and other policy analyses necessary for the formulation of program decisions. Oversee the removal, consolidation and/or confirm the disposition of U.S.-origin high enriched uranium (HEU), Russian-origin HEU, and other high-risk nuclear material. Oversee the disposition of both HEU and plutonium. Manage the excess weapon useable nuclear material, from both domestic stockpiles and material returned from abroad. Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive public outreach and communication plan for the program; serve as one of the DOE/NNSA's primary communications channel to the public and stakeholders on matters concerning the management of nuclear materials. Keep the Administrator and Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation informed of significant events and issues; represent the Deputy Administrator in meetings, discussions, and decision forums within the NNSA as well as with other agencies, Congress, and the public. Oversee the design, construction, and operation of facilities required to implement DOE's legal obligations to the State of SC and in compliance with the President's Executive Order on Reinvigorating the Nuclear Industrial Base. Ensure that all appropriate DOE/NNSA management requirements are implemented effectively through the responsible line organizations. Serve as the DOE/NNSA's principal point-of-contact for all matters involving Headquarters and field office management on issues associated with the management and minimization of nuclear materials.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Only your resume capped at two (2) pages will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. There are two MTQs: 1: Demonstrated experience leading nuclear security (e.g., nuclear nonproliferation) programs involving nuclear material security in close coordination with a mix of U.S. Government agencies, with emphasis on specific outcomes and successes. 2: Demonstrated experience leading an organization through the process of coordinating programmatic activities across a variety of Executive Branch agencies, Congress, the U.S. National Laboratories, industry, and academia. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. 2: Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 3: Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. 4: Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. 5: Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.