Research Scientist, Infrastructure Analyst

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Job Description

This position is for a Research Scientist / Infrastructure Analyst Subject Matter Expert to provide programmatic and technical advice and counsel to the US Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration's office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D (NA-22). The successful candidate will provide support to both programmatic and technical leads for NA-22, the local Nevada Site Office and their contractors as needed. This position is responsible for analyzing the infrastructure development needs over the next several decades for facilities and testbeds used to enhance the effectiveness of the execution of the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D) mission. The successful candidate will support the DRI DOE / NNSA TREDS Program Manager in the execution of the DNN sponsored work scope for the TREDS contract. This position will include development of programmatic reports, independent assessments, and studies that focus on the planning, design and development of infrastructure projects at the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS). The term of this position is conditional on continued NNSA funding.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Hours / Pay

This position is contingent upon the approval of a statement of work (SOW) / Task Assignment and the requisite funding from NNSA under the DRI / DOE TREDS contract 89233122CNA000255. This position is for support to the NNSA sponsor on an as needed basis. It is anticipated that at least 250 hours and up to 500 hours per year will be requested. The pay schedule is $100 per hour.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

25.0%

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Please submit a resume

Posting Close Date

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Salary : $100