Job Listing: Program Analyst, GS-0343-15

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The position is located in the Office of Corporate and Global
Partnership Development, in the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE). This
office is responsible for the direction and oversight to the uranium
stewardship programs, with responsibility for analyzing and
formulating uranium stewardship policy to generate the development
of plans, strategies, and objectives for national and international
stewardship program activities; managing the acquisition, purchase,
inventory, and sale, transfer, or other disposition of natural,
enriched, and depleted uranium materials for which NE is
responsible; evaluating the impact of the Department of Energy (DOE)
actions on the viability of the domestic and international uranium
industry; advising senior management in DOE and other agencies on
program policy and legislative issues that need to be addressed;
and representing NE/DOE to the uranium industry, foreign
governments, and international organizations on uranium program
matters.

The duties and responsibilities of this position require that the
incumbent have access to documents and/or material containing Secret
Restricted Data regarding sensitive issues concerning uranium
stewardship activities and Russian uranium purchases. Therefore,
the position demands the highest degree of public trust and requires
that the incumbent possess a DOE "Q" clearance.

Major Duties

- Provides leadership in developing and implementing policies for
NE uranium stewardship programs and activities; analyzing and
resolving highly complex national and international issues critical
in achieving program objectives in developing program goals,
priorities, plans, and budgets; and defining plans and resource
requirements to the Department, Office of Management and Budget
(OMB), and Congress.

- Leads development of long-term strategies for implementing NE
uranium stewardship program plans to achieve established goals in
collaboration with other DOE organizations, other executive
agencies, domestic utilities and uranium mining, conversion, and
enrichment industries. Performs expert analysis of uranium markets,
supply and demand, domestic and worldwide inventories, fuel cycle
technologies, and security of domestic enrichment.

- Directs DOE uranium stewardship activities encompassing industry
uranium fuel cycle interfaces, uranium purchases, sales, and supply
(including natural, enriched, and depleted uranium), safeguards, and
other program functions with significant domestic and international
economic and policy implications. Provides leadership to these
programs; assures effective integration, and performs a broad range
of assessments and analyses resulting in comprehensive reports and
recommendations to senior DOE management and Congress.

- Directs development and evaluation of options regarding sale or
transfer of low enriched uranium (LEU) to USEC Inc. or other
entities after completion of mandated transfers to the USEC Inc. and
assessment of potential impacts on the domestic uranium industry;
and recommends the most beneficial disposition of the material.

- Oversees the Department's natural uranium and LEU inventories
disposition program, and prepares the statutorily required
Secretarial determinations with regard to proposed sales of excess
uranium inventories for DOE, and advises senior management on the
disposition of U.S. highly enriched uranium (HEU).

- Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please submit your application on line at the USAJobs On Line
website. (You may click the link or type www.usajobs.opm.gov into
your browser.) If applying on line poses a hardship, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to contact the Human Resources Office to request
assistance. You should speak to the Human Resources Specialist
listed on the announcement prior to the closing date of the
announcement during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)
and request assistance with the on-line submission. We recommend
that you do not wait until the last day of the vacancy
announcement. Paper applications submitted without prior HR
approval will be considered incomplete and you will not be
considered for the vacancy announcement. There will be no
exceptions to this policy.
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire vacancy announcement
and comply with the application procedures. Failure to submit all
of the required information will result in an incomplete application
and you may be marked ineligible for this vacancy. Please allow
yourself sufficient time to completely answer the online application
questions and review your application before you submit it. If a
complete application is not received, you will be evaluated solely
on the information available, and you may not receive full
consideration or may be determined ineligible for consideration. E-
mailed or faxed applications will not be considered without prior
approval.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE 11:00 PM
EST OF THE CLOSING DATE. AFTER THAT TIME, THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL
CLOSE AND YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.
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file on your computer.
Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information
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Reminder: Please use the Fax Cover Sheet included in this
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the closing date. Please include the applicable vacancy
announcement number and Human Resources Specialist point of contact
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In addition to your resume and questionnaire, the following
documents are required for this position:
1. Veterans Claiming Eligibility to Apply for this Position:
a. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are
claiming 5-point or 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a
copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility.
b. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference or a 30%
Disabled Veterans' appointment, DD-214 and SF-15 along with the
proof required by that form.
2. Current or Former Federal Government Employees (Including Current
DOE Employees):A recent Standard Form (SF) 50 is required to verify
your status and must be received before the closing date of this
vacancy. Please ensure that your SF-50 you submit includes your
highest grade, current step and your tenure(do not send an award SF-
50).
3. If this position has a positive education requirement A copy of
your transcript which shows your educational background must be
submitted by the closing date of this vacancy.
4. CTAP/ICTAP Candidates:
CTAP/ICTAP candidates must submit a copy of your Certificate
of Expected Separation or similar document, or specific Reduction-in-
force notice, as well as a copy of your last (non-award) SF-50.
5. Person Claiming Eligibility to Apply for this Position under a
Special Appoint Authority:
Special Appointing Authority documentation (if applicable):
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as proof of your eligibility under a Special Appointing Authority.
b. For questions about which documentation is required for a
specific authority, please contact the human resources office at the
number listed on this announcement.
For more information about which documents you should submit for
Merit Promotion, Veterans' Preference, or Special Appointing
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Applicants with a disability, who need reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process, are asked to contact
the HR Specialist. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation
will be on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
FAX COVER SHEET
PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE TO USE AS YOUR FAX COVER SHEET WHEN YOU
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THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S AUTOMATED HIRING SYSTEM, DOE JOBS
ON LINE. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL
DOCUMENTS NO LATER THAN 11:00 PM OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. You may email your
supplemental documents (preferably in PDF format) to the HR
Specialist at the email address listed in the vacancy announcement.
You may fax your supplemental documents to (202) 586-8101 no later
than the closing date of the announcement for which you are
applying.
Your Name _________________________ Today's Date _______________
Vacancy Announcement Number __________________________________
Position Title, Series and Grade ___________________________________
Human Resources Specialist _______Zina Freeman________
Please check below the documents you are enclosing and make sure
your name AND THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER are on each page.
__ DD-214
__ SF-15 and Proof required on the form
__ SF-50 showing your grade and step, tenure and position occupied
__ Transcript (original not required; a copy is acceptable)
__ Other (please list)
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Contact Information:
Zina Freeman

Phone: 202-586-7868

Fax: 202-586-8101

Email: zina.freeman@hq.doe.gov


Or write:
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Human Resources Office
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What To Expect Next:
When the announcement closes, your application will be automatically
evaluated and rated by the system. A quality review of your on-line
application and supporting documents will be conducted by the HR
Office before your rating becomes final; this quality review will be
based on the extent and quality of your experience, education and
training as it relates to the duties of this position. Highly
Qualified candidates depending on their possession of the knowledge,
skills, and abilities required for the vacancy will be referred to
the selecting official. Your on-line responses must be supported by
the information you provide in your on-line resume. Note: if we
determine that you have rated yourself higher than what is
supportable in your resume, or if your resume is incomplete, you may
be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your score may be lowered.
You do not need to call the HR Office; you may check your
application status anytime after the announcement closes. Go to the
DOE Jobs Online web site, enter your ID and password, and
click 'View my Application Status' to see the latest information
concerning your status. We will update your status when changes are
made. If you have other questions or need other assistance, you may
contact the Human Resources Specialist listed as the contact person
in the Vacancy Announcement.