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Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET)

Scientist / Nuclear Weapons SME

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET), Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955

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Job Description 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 . This long-term position

provides relocation support to the Germantown area

for those who live outside of the DMV (region encompassing the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia).

Salary Range:

Compensation for this position will range from $175,000 to $190,000 per year, depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

This position requires expert-level knowledge to 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)

This leadership and policy guidance position requires the ability to lead working groups and develop white papers and presentations

This senior professional prepares classification guidance and classification/declassification policy documents and guides 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 Security Clearance :

Candidate

MUST

be a United States citizen and have a current

DoD

Top Secret

security clearance or

DOE

Q

security clearance.

Education and Experience:

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

Benefits We provide exceptional benefits to our full-time employees (spouse/family coverage option is available at a company-subsidized rate).

Benefits include:

Medical Plan Options With UnitedHealthcare

Dental Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Generous 401(k) Match

All benefits are effective on day one of employment.

Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. (GET) does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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