Foreign Affairs Specialist
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Operations & Management
- Salary
- $121,785 – $187,093 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 5 Nov 2026
About the role
The National Nuclear Security Administration is seeking a Foreign Affairs Specialist in Washington, DC, to manage projects supporting defence nuclear nonproliferation work. You will oversee budgets and implementation, coordinate with interagency and international partners, and keep complex, sensitive programmes moving to plan. Applicants need at least one year of specialised experience in programme or project work involving foreign affairs, security, or related stakeholder engagement, plus a qualifying degree, qualifying coursework, or four years of appropriate experience. The position is full time at NQ 3, paying $121,785 to $187,093 per year. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or National and must be able to obtain and maintain a Q level security clearance. Applications are accepted through USAJOBS and close 5 November 2026.
Requirements
At least one year of specialised experience in programme or project work involving foreign affairs, security, or related stakeholder engagement, plus a qualifying degree, qualifying coursework, or four years of appropriate experience. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or National and must be able to obtain and maintain a Q level security clearance.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to Department of Energy — National Nuclear Security Administration’s own application page to send your application.
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