National Security Program Specialist - Remote Washington, DC

National Security Program Specialist

The Nonproliferation Policy and Implementation Group is seeking a National Security Program Specialist based in the Washington, DC area (National Capital Region) to support key national security programs at Brookhaven National Laboratory, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and other federal agencies. The National Security Program Specialist will provide sponsor engagement, technical expertise, project leadership, program coordination, and analytic support to these programs.

The National Security Program Specialist will also be expected to build and maintain relationships with other partner organizations in the National Capital Region.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Support BNL's national security work for DHS and NNSA national security programs, including international safeguards, radiological security, and homeland security initiatives.
• Participate in program meetings, prepare reports, conduct policy analysis, and engage directly with federal sponsors.
• Serve as principal investigator for current Department of Homeland Security projects at BNL, with responsibility for managing scope, budget, and timelines.
• Provide technical subject matter expertise to the Office of Radiological Security (ORS).
• Support radiation detection equipment test campaigns, including extended on-site deployments at testing locations if needed.
• Maintain strong relationships with DHS, NNSA, and other Washington, DC–area partners.