Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. This is an excepted service position . Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. An EN-5 position is considered equivalent to above the GS-15 level.

As a Nuclear Engineer (Director, US/UK Technology Exchange), you will:

• Serves as a principal advisor to the Director, External Affairs Division for Naval Reactors on policy issues affecting major program planning, budget, and priority objectives. Advises on a wide variety of important, complex, and difficult problems affecting nuclear-powered warships.
• Applies fiscal, contracting, security, and administrative policies, procedures, and practices necessary to manage the budget and US prime contractor workforce to execute the nuclear propulsion plant technology exchange program between Naval Reactors and the UK Ministry of Defense in a timely manner within agreed to funding levels. Also directs and oversees procurement, manufacture, and transportation of all reactor plant GFE components procured for the UK that are manufactured by the US, including any industrial base development reimbursable to the UK.
• Coordinates Naval Reactors and prime contractor efforts to support UK submarine shipbuilding and maintenance programs, including the design of the new SSN-AUKUS Class in support of the AUKUS optimal pathway. This includes overseeing technology transfer efforts in support of SSN- AUKUS, including US embed management, to enable timely and cost-effective technology insertion.
• Provides technical guidance and leadership to the engineers/project managers under his/her supervision and coordinates the efforts of associated technical personnel to ensure that they are aware of and understand the most recent technological changes in her/his programs as well as the scheduling and administrative changes as they occur.
• Applies technical expertise on submarine nuclear propulsion plant design and operations to advise senior government and industry officials (both domestic and foreign) in submarine nuclear propulsion plant design, construction, operation, safety, regulation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Coordinates and promote the efforts of technical personnel in the US and the UK to execute mutually beneficial propulsion plant research and development projects.
• Coordinates with the Naval Reactors AUKUS Technical Director to align strategic priorities and messaging with the UK in support of the AUKUS initiative.
• Coordinates external correspondence and engagements pertaining to US/UK Technology Exchange, including Congressional briefings and requests for information.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. See www.sss.gov.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final DOE Q level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment may be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You are required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• A two-year trial period may be required. Employees serving on a trial period may be terminated at any time during the trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service.
• Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. New supervisors are required to attend 80 hours of supervisory training, of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• Your answers to the essay questions will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.
• This position does not support 100% remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified in this announcement. Situational telework may be approved.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.
• Resumes may not exceed two pages. Please see additional information in the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section of the job announcement.
• Trial periods are required for all excepted service employees. Trial periods served in the same position and agency with no break in service will satisfy the requirement.

Qualifications

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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 of GS-15 or NN-04 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:

1. Extensive knowledge of advanced principles of nuclear engineering.
2. Knowledge of application of nuclear propulsion to the design, construction, repair, maintenance, modernization, testing and operation of naval nuclear reactor plants; knowledge of nuclear safety regulations, practices, and procedures to ensure health and safety.
3. Knowledge and ability to coordinate external correspondence and engagement pertaining to technology exchange

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.

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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above.

How You Will Be Evaluated

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Expert will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office and/or Subject Matter Expert will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following:

• Communication
• Nuclear Engineering
• Project Management
• Technical Competence

Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified above. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date (11/03/2026) of this announcement.

Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13104148.