Safeguards Technology Expert (Open Source)

The Safeguards Technology Expert (Open Source) collects, analyses and reports on information related to the nuclear fuel cycle including sensitive science and technology to deepen the IAEA's understanding of nuclear proliferation. The role involves developing analytical methodologies, conducting information analysis, and contributing to the Collaborative Analysis Platform (CAP).

Responsibilities

• Create analytical products to support a robust implementation of IAEA safeguards verification activities.
• Carry out analysis of open source information including technical publications to answer questions.
• Discuss with Department staff on questions raised during field activities or analysis of safeguards data and seek answers using information analysis tools.
• Review the analytical reports of other colleagues and collaborate with them in collecting and analysing information.
• Present and explain advanced analysis, including Palantir investigations, to office staff and the management.
• Participate in the Departmental initiative related to Palantir and the Collaborative Analysis Platform (CAP).
• Develop analytical workflows and resultant products for use within the Department of Safeguards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear science or engineering (including chemistry, physics or electronics/instrumentation), computer science, international relations / political science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the civilian or military nuclear industry, in safeguards, in non-proliferation or in a related field.
• Demonstrable experience in information analysis is required.
• Excellent oral and written command of English.
• Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Skills

• Nuclear Science
• Nuclear Engineering
• Information Analysis
• Safeguards Expertise
• Non-Proliferation
• Analytical Methodologies
• Collaborative Analysis Platform
• Open-Source Intelligence Research
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing

Languages

English