Job Description

PERIKIN Enterprises maintains a contract with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Radiological Security (ORS) (NA-212), within the Office of Global Materials Security (GMS) (NA-21) to support the Department of Energy (DOE). ORS works both domestically and internationally and aims to secure and eliminate high-risk radioactive sources and prevent their use in acts of terrorism. ORS works with more than 80 countries, and all 50 states domestically. The Action Officer, will directly support ORS senior leadership. The position requires a background in executive assistance or other administrative support.

This position works a hybrid schedule, requiring three days per week on-site at DOE Headquarters, with the option to telework up to two days per week from an approved location.

The position will involve, but is not limited to, the following:

PRIMARY 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 taskers as they are received and determine if the request pertains to ORS equities or if the office has fulfilled a similar request recently that could be recycled. Otherwise, provide clear direction to the program office’s senior leadership about what is needed, adding additional value beyond the content already listed in the tasking from ORS’s parent office.
• 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 submissions.
• Provide support in analyzing and developing processes/procedures for addressing internal business operations in coordination with the government.
• Maintain situational awareness of 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, OPM). This includes maintaining a thorough understanding of historical messaging (especially at the policy/strategic level) to aid as appropriate.
• Attend and organize program meetings as requested 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 responsibilities as requested.

EDUCATION

• 4-year degree from an accredited university in business administration, public administration, management, international studies, or a related field

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Must have excellent communication skills, orally and in writing
• Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and SharePoint.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, and professional
• Must be able to manage the workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to regularly meet or exceed short turnaround deadlines
• Experience with working with senior management
• Time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills are critical
• Must be able to obtain a DOE Q-level clearance
• Must be able to work independently and as a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DOE Q or DOD TS clearance
• Knowledge of U.S. government and U.S. foreign policy
• Knowledge and interest in nuclear security
• Experience with and interest in international government programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 pounds at times
• Domestic and International Travel 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PERIKIN is an established international professional services, advanced engineering, environmental services, and general construction firm dedicated to providing responsive services to various customers across the country and helping our nation achieve its national defense objectives. Since our founding in 2010, we have succeeded by recruiting professionals committed to helping the United States achieve its national security objectives through infrastructure works, program management, environmental consulting services, and the application of advanced engineering solutions. We operate primarily in federal contracting and select commercial markets, working with the Department of Defense, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of Energy, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, among many others.

PERIKIN is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM, with offices in Tennessee, Texas, Washington DC, and Ohio. At PERIKIN, we believe teamwork is the key to success, which is why we are committed to supporting each other in work and life. We work vigorously to provide our team members with the necessary resources, compensation, training, education, development, and benefits to succeed.

Drug Free Workplace:

Perikin maintains a drug-free workplace and, in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Energy (DOE) regulations, requires a pre-employment drug screening and background check. This background check includes verification of personal references, credit history, law enforcement records, and employment/education history. Successful completion of these screenings is mandatory for job consideration.

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.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. PERIKIN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Pay Transparency Statement:

PERIKIN Enterprises, LLC will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. For more information on your rights under federal law, please visit the OFCCP website .

Compensation details: 85000-100000 Yearly Salary

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Holiday work, Contract work, Temporary work, Apprenticeship, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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