CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.

$100K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-10 years experience in CWMD or defense policy programs
  • Proficient in developing and analyzing procedures and policies
  • Direct experience with national strategic guidance documents
  • Ability to evaluate CWMD implications across operational plans
  • Familiarity with NC3 modernization and treaty compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Research and refine policy frameworks to improve CWMD program performance.
  • Develop defense planning and risk mitigation strategies that align with national security goals.
  • Create analysis and reports for senior leadership on critical national priorities.
  • Support Air Force involvement in NC3 governance and technical discussions.
  • Ensure compliance with national and international treaties in defense programs.
  • Integrate requirements from Joint Oversight Council into DAF policies.
  • Lead updates to Air Force NC3 policy documents ensuring accuracy and relevance.
  • Coordinate cross-organizational input across key stakeholders in HQ Air Force.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  • Pre-tax and ROTH 401(k) plans with profit sharing
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options
  • Tuition and job-related course reimbursement
  • Paid holidays and time off.
Full Job Description
*This is a contingent opportunity

CWMD/Nuclear Analyst
K2 Group is seeking a CWMD/Nuclear Analyst to support Headquarters Air Force. In this role, you will combine strategic vision, policy acumen, and deep analytical expertise to design and execute mission-critical solutions for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. In this role, you will interface directly with key decision-makers to evaluate strategic initiatives, optimize policy alignment, and build robust frameworks for risk management, compliance, and procedural excellence.

Duties:
  • Research, evaluate, and refine policy frameworks and analytical workflows to optimize program performance across complex CWMD operational environments.
  • Shape high-level defense planning, treaty compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure mission success and seamless alignment with national security goals.
  • Produce timely, actionable analysis, point papers, programmatic reports, and briefings to advise senior leadership on critical national priorities.
  • Provide detailed analytical and preparatory support for Air Force participation in NC3-related governance forums, technical discussions, and high-level senior leader engagements.
  • Review, analyze, and draft guidance on national and international treaties/agreements (e.g., Chemical Weapons Convention [CWC], Biological Weapons Convention [BWC], Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT]) to ensure defense program alignment.
  • Assess and integrate Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command (COCOM) NC3 requirements into DAF policies and guidance.
  • Lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of updates to two critical Air Force NC3 policy documents, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and cross-organizational alignment.
  • Coordinate formal staffing and cross-organizational input across Headquarters Air Force and key stakeholders, managing feedback via enterprise task management systems.
  • Represent and support the Air Force in NC3 technical working groups, steering boards, and governance forums to foster collaboration and advocate for Air Force equities.
Requirements:
  • 3-10 year's experience developing and analyzing procedures, workflows, and documentation for CWMD or defense policy programs
  • Experience developing, analyzing, and authoring procedures, workflows, and policy documentation for CWMD, NC3, or defense programs.
  • Direct experience evaluating national strategic guidance documents (e.g., National Defense Strategy [NDS], Nuclear Posture Review [NPR], National Biodefense Strategy).
  • Ability to assess CWMD implications across OPLANs, campaign plans, and contested environments.
  • Familiarity with NC3 modernization efforts, governance structures, and treaty compliance strategies.
Clearance:
  • TS/SCI Required

Benefits: K2 Group's benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.

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