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Program Analyst (Security Policy)

National Nuclear Security Administration

Department of Energy

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$121,785 - $187,093

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March 27, 2026More DOE jobs →

GS-13/14 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)

Entry salary: $88,520 | Full performance (GS-14): up to $135,987

Career ladder: Start at GS-13 and advance to GS-14 with experience.

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing and improving security programs for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, including overseeing daily security operations at headquarters and field offices, and ensuring compliance with laws for sharing nuclear technology internationally.

A good fit would be someone with strong analytical skills and experience in government or contractor management, particularly in security, budgets, and internal controls.

It's ideal for professionals who enjoy providing expert advice on complex policy issues in a high-stakes federal environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 or NQ-02 level in federal service
  • Experience analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating program areas including prime contractor policies, management, internal controls, budget, and resource management
  • Expert advisory services to management on complex issues in security, contractor assessment, and related areas
  • Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and policies for nuclear security and international technology sharing
  • Ability to oversee day-to-day security operations at headquarters and field offices, coordinating across sites and contractors
  • Time-in-grade requirement: One year at the next lower grade for current or recent federal employees
  • Resume limited to two pages, detailing specific duties, dates, and federal grades if applicable

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors, Department of Energy.

National Nuclear Security Administration Demonstration Project: This position is covered by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Demonstration Project.

The NQ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-13/14 grade levels. For more information on the NNSA Demonstration Project and Pay Band/Salary Tables, review.

http://www.energy.gov/nnsa/nnsas-demo-pay-system-compared-general-schedule, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NQ-02 or GS-12 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Demonstrates an experience analyzing, reviewing, and evaluating program areas to include: prime contractor policies and procedures in the areas of management and internal controls, budget and resource management, and contractor assessment in those areas, to include providing expert advisory services to management on complex issues in these program areas.

Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Administrative and Management Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties, we cannot make assumptions regarding your experience) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g.

June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position.

Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Major Duties:

  • As a Program Analyst (Security Policy), you will: Provide independent analysis and review of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) security programs and procedures, and hands-on management of security-related activities within the NNPP Oversee day-to-day security operations both at Naval Reactors Headquarters and Field Offices, coordinating security requirements across a broad range of site and contractors Assisting with and develop security processes and procedures for the international sharing of nuclear technology and information, analyzing and reviewing federal laws, regulations, and policies to ensure continued compliance with federal security requirements throughout the NNPP Provide analysis of interrelated aspects that affect major administrative operations, such as security oversight, administrative support functions, and business operations Provide recommendations and decisions on how to proceed in planning, organizing, and conducting evaluations that are complicated by conflicting program goals and objectives

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-NA30-22-12906846-MP