Advancing scientific discovery and driving innovation that improves energy resiliency and enhances national security.
6385+ employees
ScienceSustainabilityEnergySecurity
Role
Who you are
BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience or MS/MA PhD or JD/LLM
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
Demonstrate non-use of illegal drugs including marijuana for 12 consecutive months preceding completion of requisite security questionnaire
U.S. Citizenship
Evaluate information integrating new data with existing sources
Generate solutions to nonproliferation problems follow defined policies procedures and techniques
Desirables
Doctoral degree
Degree in Political Science International Studies or Law
What the job involves
Apply knowledge of international law U.S. policy theory and general industry standards/practices in subject areas such as security of hazardous weaponizable materials facilities cybersecurity and arms control
Analyze and produce reports to advance knowledge of law and policy in national security energy and the environment
Monitor business regulatory challenges and recommend process or service improvements
Utilize and interpret theories principles methods tools and technologies within area of specialty
Perform research and analysis on behalf of U.S. government sponsors
Work independently with oversight seek mentoring opportunities
Provide analysis on governance and risk mitigation of artificial intelligence
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory advances the frontiers of knowledge, taking on some of the world’s greatest science and technology challenges. PNNL is a U.S. Department of Energy national lab with distinctive strengths in chemistry, Earth sciences, biology, and data science that are central to our scientific discovery mission. PNNL’s research lays a foundation for innovations that advance sustainable energy through decarbonization and energy storage and enhance national security through nuclear materials and threat analyses. PNNL collaborates with academia in its fundamental research and with industry to transition technologies to market.