Program Analyst - Nuclear Weapons Council

Program Analyst - Nuclear Weapons Council & Defense Programs

Pay range: $115,000 - $130,000 annually

Who We Are:

TechSource, a previous DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and ten-time Inc. 5000 winner, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients.

Your Opportunity:

TechSource is seeking a Program Analyst to support the DOE/NNSA Office of Defense Programs (NA-10) in Washington, DC. You will provide analytical, coordination, and program support to Defense Programs leadership and contributes to Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC)–related activities and interagency processes.

You will use your strong foundation in national security programs to expand your opportunity and impact. You will work closely with experienced senior staff in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. You will work on-site daily at the DOE Forrestal Building, located in Washington, DC.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide program analysis supporting DOE/NNSA Defense Programs activities related to nuclear weapons and deterrence.
• Support Nuclear Weapons Council–related processes, including preparation of briefings, issue papers, and tracking of action items.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of policy and program activities, helping ensure alignment across schedules, priorities, and risk considerations.
• Research, draft, and review written products such as:
• Briefing materials and talking points
• Issue papers and decision-support memoranda
• Congressional correspondence and responses
• Interagency coordination materials
• Translate complex technical and programmatic information into clear, well-organized products for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with counterparts across NNSA, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State, Nuclear Security Council staff, and other interagency organizations.
• Monitor national security guidance and the strategic environment relevant to the nuclear weapons enterprise and identify emerging issues for senior staff awareness.
• Support senior leader engagements with Congress and other external stakeholders by preparing background materials and responses.

Job Requirements:

• Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred.
• 8 years of work experience, including 5 or more years of experience supporting DOE/NNSA, DoD, or interagency national security programs.
• Familiarity with nuclear weapons policy, programs, or governance structures, including Nuclear Weapons Council–related activities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a high-tempo environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

At TechSource, we recognize that our differences drive innovation, growth, and better results for our customers. We value and respect individuals, ensuring all feel empowered and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status as required by law.

What We Offer:

We know employee benefits are important to you. Therefore, we offer full-time employees an attractive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and superior paid holidays. Full-time employees also are eligible to contribute to a health savings account and flexible spending accounts, and TechSource provides full-time employees with paid life insurance benefit of 2x salary up to a maximum of $250,000. Furthermore, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401k plan, which TechSource enhances with a generous matching contribution. Lastly, TechSource is now an employee-owned company! Each qualifying TechSource employee takes a direct stake in the company’s success and future growth through stock allocations. Stock allocations and vesting are determined by hours worked and tenure.