The Junior Program Analyst position will directly support the Office Nuclear Verification (NA-243).

This full-time position is contingent upon client approval. This position is located in Washington, DC.

There will be some CONUS and OCONUS travel with this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Shall provide support: including management assessments, reviews, exercises, analyses and evaluations to assist in fulfilling the mission responsibilities of the office.
• Day-to-day support of management actions and initiatives.
• Assistance with development of briefing materials for internal and external presentations
• Independent reviews of plans, projects, programs and proposed initiatives.
• Assistance in development of new initiatives.
• Shall independently monitor, evaluate and report on the scientific and technical activities conducted by the DOE laboratories and production facilities under the NA-243.
• Shall provide support for the administration and management of the NA-243 participation in international initiatives including cooperation under the 1958 U.S.-UK Mutual Defense Agreement, International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV), and the Quad Nuclear Verification Partnership.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree
• DOE Q clearance - current and active, or ability to obtain a Q clearance
• Minimum 2 years professional experience
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Must be able to manage the workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Must be able to meet or exceed short turnaround deadlines
• Experience with working collaboratively with senior management
• Time management, problem solving, and organizational skills are critical
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written

PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS

• Master’s degree
• Current and active DOE Q clearance

LOCATION: This is a hybrid position in Washington, DC 20024, USA

• Telework options are available with a requirement to be in the office at least three days a week, based on the level of in-person meetings and office needs.

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 MELE Offers
· Hybrid remote/office work environment.
· Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
· Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
· Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
· 401(k) with Employer Match
· Cross-training opportunities
About MELE Associates, Inc.
With over 250 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran-owned (VOSB), minority-owned small business 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, intelligence, law enforcement and emergency response training, IT/cybersecurity, facility management and engineering, CBRNE defense and nuclear security, and mission and program support.
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.