Action Officer

PERIKIN Enterprises maintains a contract with the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Global Material Security (GMS) (NA-21). The GMS mission is to protect the U.S. homeland by securing and preventing the smuggling of nuclear and radiological materials. GMS works with partners worldwide to secure nuclear and radioactive material and to detect and deter trafficking of this material. GMS is comprised of three offices: International Nuclear Security, Radiological Security, and Nuclear Smuggling Detection and Deterrence. The Action Officer serves as the principal integrator and advisor to senior program leadership, translating strategic priorities into executable plans, coordinating stakeholders across the organization, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. The position provides direct support to senior leadership within GMS by facilitating workflow and communication through the GMS Front Office and its three offices, as well as with the Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. Successful candidates in this position will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where they can work closely with senior decision makers in an effective and professional manner and anticipate the needs of office leadership with minimal direction. Action Officer duties involve, but are not limited to the following: This position is expected to be on-site 3-4 days per week. Multiple candidates may be selected for this opportunity. Program area assignment to be reviewed and discussed during the interview process. Job Duties Receive, process, and coordinate office-level responses to multiple requests for information (in the form of executive "taskers") daily. Prepare and edit documents, briefings, and spreadsheets for consistency/accuracy and consolidate input from multiple stakeholders. This effort varies from day-to-day and includes regular communication (such as daily status updates and other instant messaging) and ad-hoc verbal communication, with any decision(s) being accurately transcribed to email for records purposes. Quickly triage tasker emails as they are received and determine how the request pertains to GMS equities or if the office has fulfilled a similar request recently that could be recycled. Otherwise, provide clear direction to the appropriate POCs about what is needed, adding additional value beyond the content already listed in the tasking and prepopulate input to the tasker where able. Review, edit, and deliver polished deliverables to the customer in a way that requires little to no review prior to their approval. Distill complex, fast-moving topics into easily digestible and actionable products for GMS senior leadership so that they can quickly make informed decisions on courses of action for the office. Regularly and clearly communicate the status of all taskers to the customers being directly supported. Ensure all deadlines are met with federal clearance obtained prior to official submission. Provide support in analyzing and developing processes/procedures for addressing internal business operations in coordination with the government. Maintain situational awareness on the status of within-scope government programs for the purposes of management reporting, integrating workflow, and administrative planning. Organize and maintain historical records of program strategic messaging, priorities, and responses to DOE/NNSA requests and those external to DOE/NNSA (i.e. Congressional, international partners, GAO, OMB). This includes maintaining a thorough understanding of historical messaging (especially at the policy/strategic level) to aid as appropriate. Attend, and organize as requested, program meetings to remain informed about program priorities, policies, and staffing. This will occasionally involve preparing meeting materials and recording minutes, reserving meeting spaces, greeting and escorting official visitors, or presenting on behalf of senior executives. Scheduling and other administrative and operational responsibilities as requested. Education & Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in public administration, policy, business, communications, international affairs, or a related field; advanced degree (MPA/MPP/MBA/MA) preferred. Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q (TS equivalent) clearance; existing clearance preferred. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior executives, with strong judgment, discretion, and executive presence. Proven experience driving complex initiatives to completion under tight deadlines. Exceptional writing and editing skills for executive audiences; ability to produce concise, decision-ready materials and synthesize input from multiple stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience developing metrics, dashboards, risk registers, and performance reporting. Deep familiarity with federal correspondence and coordination processes, including congressional engagement, policy clearance, and records management. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint; experience with task tracking and collaboration tools Highly organized, self-motivated, and proactive; able to prioritize and manage heavy workloads in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build relationships and influence without formal authority across NNSA, DOE, and interagency partners. Knowledge of DOE/NNSA mission, structures, and processes; experience in national security, nonproliferation, or related policy/program areas preferred. Desirable Qualifications Active DOE Q or DOD TS Clearance Interest in international government affairs Experience supporting congressional or federal government programs Experience constructing and coordinating social media posts for public affairs Strong research and analytical skills Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift a min of 15 pounds at times. Travel to domestic and international locations may be required, as requested. (Up to 15%) Benefits PERIKIN offers a comprehensive benefits program including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Health Spending Account Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays Flexible Spending Account 401(k) with company match Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Program, veteran status, and any other status or characteristic covered by an applicable federal, state, or local EEO law. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 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