Detonation Assessment Program (DAP) Technical Advisor
Company: MELE Associates, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 1, 2025
Job Description:
Detonation Assessment Program (DAP) Technical AdvisorRequisition
Number: DETON002026Apply now
- Posted: February 19, 2025
- Full-Time
- HybridLocationsShowing 1 locationWashington, DC 20585,
USADescriptionThe Technical Advisor supports the NNSA Office of
Nuclear Forensics Detonation Assessment Program (DAP), assisting
the Federal Program Manager with program planning, implementation,
and interagency coordination. This role provides technical
expertise in post-detonation nuclear forensics, including NUDET
modeling, prompt sensors, radiochemistry, and debris analysis, and
exercise planning and coordination. Responsibilities include
supporting program logistics, training, operations, and policy
development, as well as reviewing research initiatives and
integrating new technologies. The Technical Advisor drafts and
reviews plans, procedures, and program documentation while
coordinating with DoD, FBI, DHS, DOS, DOE/NNSA offices, National
Laboratories, academia, and industry. This position requires
innovative problem-solving to support national decision-making, law
enforcement, and public safety following a nuclear detonation. Work
is on-site in Washington, DC, with situational telework
possible.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Support the Federal Program Manager with tracking the program's
work and progress.
- Provide subject matter expertise and support to the development
and review of policy, technical, planning, operational and other
documents related to the program and the interagency nuclear
forensics mission.
- Critically review, assess and report on technical efforts
relating to the program, including reports and deliverables from
the National Laboratories, proposed and ongoing technical
capability improvements and Research & Development, gap analyses,
and scientific studies and reports.
- Organize, facilitate, participate in, and contribute to
program, office and interagency nuclear forensics meetings, forums,
working groups, conferences and program reviews involving subject
matter experts from other DOE/NNSA offices, the National
Laboratories, other Departments and Agencies, and international
partners.
- Coordinate as needed with other DOE/NNSA offices, other federal
Departments and Agencies, DOE's National Laboratories, and other
stakeholders as needed.
- Develop and present technical and programmatic briefings to
stakeholders, colleagues and senior leaders, making clear and
convincing presentations sufficient to clarify and justify
recommendations.
- Support planning and execution of drills, training, and
exercises. Advise in the development of operational objectives and
evaluation criteria. Assist in identifying and tracking
after-action and corrective action reports.
- The position requires regular attendance in the office,
although occasional telework may be possible.
- The position requires occasional domestic and international
travel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- DOE Q clearance or equivalent, and ability to obtain and SCI
clearance.
- Minimum of a master's degree in nuclear engineering or the
physical sciences.
- Knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of nuclear
science or engineering sufficient to synthesize complex technical
and operational information to form assessments relevant to the
program.
- Knowledge of the technical and operational aspects of the NNSA
and interagency technical nuclear forensics capabilities sufficient
to serve as an expert.
- Knowledge of project management methods, including familiarity
with the federal budget process, strategic planning, requirements
determinations, and project milestone development and
tracking.
- Ability to communicate orally, provide expert advice, and make
clear and convincing presentations to stakeholders, colleagues, and
senior leaders.
- Ability to write and revise policy documents, training and
operational plans, and requirements for technical and non-technical
aspects of a complex multi-stakeholder, multi-facility
program.
- Experience in coordinating program activities and goals with
members of government agencies and with scientists in academia and
public and private laboratories.
- Ability to work well in a rapidly changing and often uncertain
environment.
- Demonstrated good judgment, professionalism, and collaboration
skills, and the ability to successfully work with a diverse group
of stakeholders to develop consensus.
- Maintenance of an official passport and current appropriate
immunizations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- SCI clearance
- Knowledge of DOE's nuclear emergency response programs
sufficient to support coordination and integration of resources and
DOE nuclear forensics response activities.
- Knowledge of the DOE National Laboratory system and the
respective roles of DOE Headquarters and the National
Laboratories.LOCATION: This is a hybrid eligible position in
Washington, DC.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:
- Employer Paid, High Quality Employee Medical, Dental & Vision
Care
- Low-Cost Family Health Care offered
- 11 Federal Holidays and 3 weeks' vacation
- 401k with Generous Employer Match
- Cross-training opportunitiesAbout MELE:With over 300 employees
and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM,
MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor
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 and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security,
Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency
Response Training, Technical, Analytical, and Program Management
Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.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.
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