NUCLEAR COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY)

NUCLEAR COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent engages proactively with stakeholders across federal government to provide for the President of the United States to exercise authority and direction over United States nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, and nuclear weapons operations; for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide military advice and transmit the orders of the President under emergency conditions.

Major Duties:

• As a NUCLEAR COMMAND AND CONTROL SPECIALIST (COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY) at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Exercises decision authority for requests to reproduce Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff codebooks and notifies Nuclear Operations Command and Control cells and applicable communications security accounts when positive control material has been shipped to them and provides them with Delivery Control Number information as appropriate. Reviews proposed modifications to nuclear deliberate and adaptive plans to assess sufficiency of current procedures and when appropriate recommend changes to code books and positive control material as needed to ensure command and control, safety, and security of United States nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon systems, and nuclear weapons operations. Authors, coordinates, maintains, reviews, updates, and submits for reissuance or cancelation, as appropriate, directives, orders, concepts and other materials that fulfill Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff statutory functions. Uses qualitative, quantitative, cost/benefit, and other appropriate techniques and methodolgies to identify, document, and apply lessons learned; leads studies regarding nuclear command and control, safety, and security; Nuclear Procedures Inspections of National Military Command System elements tasked with nuclear command and control responsibilities;

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Develops new requirements, concepts, processes, procedures, plans, practices, programs, products, and services for the conduct and assessment of nuclear command and control, communications security, and emergency action procedures as evidenced by a high-level understanding of politico-military environment with consideration for the immediate and long-range effects on government programs; Managed or executed emergency action messages and/or procedures utilizing applicable communications security codebooks and positive control material; Applies nation's nuclear operational plans to execute emergency action messages, use of communications security material and positive control material; Applies nation's nuclear operational plans to communicate the ramifications of potential adjustments to procedural guidance for communications security, positive control, and authentication for the President, Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Combatant Commanders; Applies knowledge of extant and emerging threats to United States nuclear weapons command and control, safety, and security and of the capabilities of the military nuclear communities and other departmental and interagency organizations, organizational relationships, command structures, missions, programs, and capabilities for ensuring continual nuclear command and control; Applies project and program management and organizational principles and practices to lead projects involving interagency and interdepartmental organizations,; Utilizes qualitative and quantitative methods used for planning, assessing, and improving the effectiveness of oversight programs, processes, procedures, organizational training and evaluation programs, communications security accounts / positive control material accounts including issuing/superseding/destroying material Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12939651. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-05-17