Program Officer/Senior Program Officer, Nuclear Materials Security (NMS)

Hiring pay range:

• $90,000 –  $132,000 annual, dependent on prior experience, education, and level hired (PO vs SPO). This position is eligible for health insurance benefits.

NTI is a non-profit whose mission is to transform global security by driving systemic solutions to nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity.

This selected candidate will help lead NMS efforts to improve global nuclear materials security, including in the area of nuclear energy.  This will include:

• Developing and implementing activities related to securing, reducing, and safeguarding special nuclear materials.
• Developing and implementing activities related to the responsible expansion of nuclear energy.
• Developing and implementing activities related to building capacity in international institutions related to nuclear security.
• Representing NTI at professional conferences and international diplomatic meetings.
• Planning and implementing NMS program activities, including establishing milestones and mitigating project risks, as well as other project management tasks.
• Supporting programmatic/cross-programmatic efforts to ensure the achievement of NTI objectives.
• Providing support to other NMS projects, as needed.

What are the requirements for the position?  Preferred candidates will have:

• A bachelors’ degree, masters preferred, in a relevant field (e.g., international relations/affairs, political science, physics, or a related field) and
• At least 3-6 years of related experience, in an international organization, government, non-profit, or private sector.

What would make you stand out?  Below bullets are examples

• You can demonstrate tangible examples of how you have helped enhance global nuclear security.
• You have experience engaging international and domestic stakeholders to drive toward actionable policy outcomes.
• You have strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated capacity to think creatively and develop and execute new, innovative projects.
• You can juggle multiple projects with competing deadlines, and you have strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.

This position will require regular domestic and international travel.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

NTI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a talented and diverse workforce. NTI bases its employment decisions upon the needs of the organization and the individual merit of applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or the employee’s status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, or based on any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.