Nuclear Treaties Subject Matter Expert

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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

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