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At Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET®), developing the capacity to mitigate risk and prepare individuals and organizations is our life, our business, and our passion. Whether it’s a situation resulting from natural, technological, or human factors, every member of the SummitET team is dedicated to ensuring our clients are prepared for the unthinkable. Exercises are the foundation upon which we build this disaster preparedness and response.

Our goal is to provide proven full spectrum preparedness solutions to threats through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.

Our professionals, team members, and partners have harnessed their years of “in the field” know-how and applied it to the design, development, facilitation and evaluation of all manner of exercises. Engaging in the SummitET culture means bringing your professional skills to the table. SummitET offers excellent benefits, a collegial team environment, and opportunities for growth.

Senior Policy Analyst - NESS
Department: Programs
Full Time
Washington, District of Columbia, United States - 00000
Description

SummitET is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst with SECRET clearance to assist policy analysis and implementation and advise on programmatic initiatives in line with the responsibilities of the Office of Nuclear Energy, Safety, and Security NESS within the U.S. Department of State onsite in the Washington, DC region. 

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Location: U.S. Department of State onsite in the Washington, DC region.

Duties:

  • Support efforts to provide Executive Branch views on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission NRC Part 110 license applications and Department of State concurrence on Department of Energy Part 810 nuclear-related technology transfer authorizations, and Department of Commerce nuclear-related license applications.
  • Support efforts related to international licensing issues related to Part 110, 810, Commerce applications, and import assurances.
  • Update and maintain NESS's tracking spreadsheets to ensure timely processing of these applications and authorizations.
  • Support NESS role as Chair of the Interagency Subgroup on Nuclear Export Coordination, including preparing agendas for the meetings and drafting meeting reports.
  • Participate in efforts supporting ISN senior leadership objectives for NESS to launch or strengthen new diplomatic initiatives and advancing U.S. nuclear export control policy objectives, including the U.S. responsible supply agenda in the Nuclear Suppliers Group and related to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty review process.
  • Plan, organize, and assist with projects, trainings, and other activities in these topical areas, as determined and assigned by the client.
  • Draft and develop products in support of office and Department leadership, to include reports to Congress, briefing checklists and talking points, background and issue papers, trip books, reporting cables, diplomatic notes, meeting notes, information and action memos, strategies, press guidance and releases, speeches, and blog entries, as determined and assigned by the client.
  • Liaise regularly with Department and interagency experts to develop, synchronize, and support strategies, policies, engagements, and projects related to nuclear export controls, as determined, and assigned by the client.
  • Other tasks in support of NESS's export control responsibilities, as needed and assigned. Balance and prioritize complex tasks with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative to develop solutions
  • Minimal to no travel is expected for this position.

Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree and minimum of five 5 years of practical experience and discipline applicable to CBRN Defense/Consequence Management and experience as a professional on a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Two 2 or more years of project management experience, including experience in international project planning and implementation.
  • Broad knowledge and experience with issues related to non-proliferation, international affairs, export control, or CBRN terrorism and counter-terrorism matters.

Security Requirements: Secret clearance required with ability to obtain Top Secret with SCI

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Our associates enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays. Our leadership encourages and fosters a team and family environment.
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SummitET pays 100% of Employee Only healthcare premiums and covers 50% of remaining dependent premiums.
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Associates who choose to participate in a 401K plan may choose between a traditional 401K plan and a ROTH 401K. We currently offer company matching contributions per pay period. 
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SummitET may reimburse education classes or programs to any full-time associate looking to earn a degree or certification in a qualified area that applies to employment duties.

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We’re doing our part to help build a more sustainable future through people, education, and external partnerships. Find out how we’re building internal accountability and transparency, and by joining forces with others to build a lasting impact, we’re enabling people to help make our world a safer place.
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At Summit, we:

  • Always offer the highest quality Customer Service – We strive to serve our customer.
  • Act with Integrity: Trust.
  • Believe our team is our identity. We are Associate-Based/Focused.
  • Always deliver a Quality product or service: If we are to do something, we will do it well.
  • Enable our team to Lead to help shape a better organizational future.
  • Leverage the Collective Genius of our talented workforce.
  • Demand Excellence in ourselves and our team.
  • Are Passionate and Committed in heart and mind to each other, our customer, and vision.
  • Offer our customers creativity and a broad range of views and expertise through our Diversity.
  • Act with Humility: We are open to personal change and continuous improvement.
  • Strive for Simplicity.
  • Seek Results: We have a “can do” (positive) attitude and drive to get the job.
  • Treat others with Respect.
  • Provide Customer-Focused solutions.
  • Are Honest and act Transparently.
  • Encourage Forward Thinking.
  • Promote a work/life Balance.

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