AMSG is seeking a Sr Project Manager/Sr Weapon Specialist to support an opportunity we are pursuing with the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), providing Liaison, Technical, Program, and Strategic Communications support for the Office of the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs. This is a Contingent Hire Position
AMSG supports a variety of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) programs. We take pride in our great work environment and highly motivated company.
We offer a competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, referral bonuses) and numerous training opportunities for professional development and growth.
Apply today and join our team of talented professionals!
Location: James Forrestal Building located 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20585 and/or Department of Energy’s Germantown location at 19901 Germantown Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Education: Bachelors/Masters preferred
Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience managing nuclear defense-related programs, implementing strategic policy decisions, and advising senior government officials on time-sensitive and complex matters related to the nuclear deterrent.
Job Type: Full Time
Period of Performance: 9/25/2026 – 9/24/2031
Clearance: An ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
Background: The Office of the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs’ (NA-10) mission is to sustain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent through the application of science, technology, engineering, and manufacturing. The mission of this office is to direct the safe, secure, and effective operation and function of Defense Programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Department of Energy. The Office of Defense Programs has the primary responsibility of partnering with the Department of Defense to provide a safe, secure, and effective stockpile for the Nation’s nuclear deterrent. To carry out this mission, this office has responsibility for the policies, processes, and procedures for assuring effective integration of activities and implementation of programs across the weapons complex and with other programs and staff offices in the NNSA, including the Office of the NNSA Administrator.

DESCRIPTION/SCOPE:

• Successfully manage a team with applicable experience, clearance, and system access necessary to coordinate customer requirements that include:
• Advise NNSA’s NWC member, Nuclear Weapons Council Standing and Safety Committee (NWCSSC) Co-Chair, PADAMA, Assistant Deputy Administrators (ADA), and NWC Executive Action Officer (EAO) on all NWC related matters and content. Highlight areas of concern and views of others, while providing recommendations and collaborating directly with NNSA’s NWC EAO.
• Participate in joint planning sessions with the NWC Action Officer (AO) Working Group to develop and implement final management products. Maintain configuration control over all developed products.
• Develop and maintain the NNSA NWC Process Action Plan to promote streamlined NWC operations and support within NNSA. Train and assist organizational elements in each aspect of the process.
• Advise and assist the NNSA NWC EAO on all matters related to NNSA’s activities to plan, coordinate, control, and ensure delivery of products (e.g. schedules, briefs, analyses, point papers, reports, strategic calendars, task management products, meeting minutes, and more) for all NWC/NWCSSC and NWC-related Working Group assignments to NNSA.
• Attend all NNSA NWC AO Working Group meetings. Attend the NWC/NWCSSC as requested. Support NWC AO Working Group and NWC-related fora and activities, as required (e.g., Requirements and Capacity Working Group (RCWG), Advanced Capabilities Working Group (ACWG), and other ad-hoc WGs as assigned).
• Assist the NNSA NWC EAO with NWC-related strategic and tactical planning and program management activities.
• Collaborate with the DAAG to develop and coordinate formal correspondence, vote packages, briefing material, leadership review, and other activities necessary to accomplish other listed tasks and objectives. Attend NWC EAO and DAAG weekly engagements, providing status updates and recommendations as applicable to the NWC EAO and DAAG Director.
• Attend regular planning/production meetings with the NNSA NWC EAO and principal NWC members to determine course headings, information flow, and understand and execute NNSA taskers.

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