Position Summary:Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is actively hiring for a
Nuclear Treaties Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide direct support to the Headquarters United States Air Force, Directorate of Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10). In this key role, you will provide technical, analytical, and policy support for the implementation of and compliance with international arms control treaties and agreements.
This position does not offer a hybrid or remote work schedule with all job duties performed full-time onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC with occasional site visits to the Pentagon as required.
Day to Day Responsibilities:- Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all Air Force nuclear treaty requirements, providing guidance on treaty implementation compliance concepts and issues.
- Provide historical background, analysis of treaty implications, and recommendations on all nuclear treaty matters to the Air Force senior leaders and staff.
- Provide subject matter expertise to support implementation, training, and compliance activities for all arms control agreements affecting Department of the Air Force (DAF) operations.
- Research, review, and analyze the policy and technical aspects of in-force and contemplated arms control treaties to support the development of implementation and compliance guidance.
- Draft, review, and coordinate documents representing Air Force positions on treaty issues, including policy instructions, summaries, briefings, and responses to higher headquarters taskings.
- Support the formulation of Air Force positions within the Department of Defense, the U.S. Government interagency process, and international forums.
- Review and track Air Force acquisition programs and concepts of operation to ensure compliance with in-force treaties and agreements.
- Develop and execute training materials, exercises, and courses to prepare Air Force personnel for treaty implementation and verification activities.
Required Qualifications:- Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, national security studies, or other related field.
- 15+ years of experience working with nuclear arms control treaties.
- Expert knowledge of nuclear arms control concepts, objectives, and history.
- Knowledge of Air Staff, Joint Staff (JS), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) organization, roles, and responsibilities with respect to New START Treaty (NST) requirements.
- Experience providing brief recommendations and analysis to a wide audience, from senior leaders to action officers.
- Ability to travel within and outside of the U.S., as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in international relations, national security studies, or a related field.
- Experience serving as a technical advisor on a U.S. Delegation for arms control negotiations or implementation bodies (e.g., Bilateral Consultative Commission (BCC), Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission (JCIC), Special Verification Commission (SVC)).
- Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES) and Information and Resources Support System (IRSS).
- Experience working with interagency partners, such as the Department of State and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, on arms control policy and compliance issues.
- Experience as a national escort or inspector for on-site inspections under an arms control treaty.
Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org
Full-Time Salary Range for this position:
$119,200-$172,900 USD
