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SAIC · 1 day ago

Policy Analyst

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Principal Strategic Arms Control Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategic, Space, and Intelligence Portfolio Management. The role involves oversight of treaty implementation and compliance activities for strategic arms control agreements, providing technical and analytical support, and drafting key documents related to arms control issues.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support drafting, coordinating, implementing, and interpreting DoD strategic arms control-related implementation and planning guidance

Serve as the primary contractor supporting DoD treaty working groups and compliance review groups

Support coordination with Interagency partners and the Intelligence Community to synchronize U.S. Government arms control policy

Prepare input for responses to Congressional, White House, State Department or other USG agency concerns on arms control implementation and compliance

Routinely draft Principal-level correspondence, staff packages, issue papers, preparatory reading material, and presentations regarding current and potential strategic arms control issues

Qualification

Arms control complianceStrategic arms control treatiesTechnical analysisU.S. nuclear weapons knowledgePolicy coordinationResearchAnalytical adviceCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree required

U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance

10-15 years of experience performing arms control compliance and implementation duties within the Department of Defense including interpretation and application of strategic arms control treaties and agreements

Experience working in OSD, Service, or Major Command headquarters staff on arms control issues

Experience evaluating and assessing the impacts of arms control agreements and policies on DoD strategic weapon systems and operations

Technical expertise in analyzing documentation, data, and other products to evaluate and assess current and potential treaty obligations and the status of implementation and compliance actions as they relate to DoD programs and activities

Experience with and knowledge of U.S. nuclear weapons and their delivery systems including storage and operational configurations sufficient to assess potential impacts of proposed arms control policies and regimes on U.S. strategic weapons systems

Experience providing research and analytical advice and assistance regarding the negotiation of arms control agreements

Problem-solving experience within the DoD and interagency policy coordinating process

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

Master's Degree preferred

Completion of Senior-level Professional Military Education also desired

Familiarity with U.S. strategic weapon systems and nuclear weapons infrastructure acquired through operational work experience

Knowledge and familiarity with strategic nuclear weapons systems requirements, operations, plans, policies, and procedures

Ability to communicate technical presentations confidently and credibly to senior OSD and Interagency leadership

Experience defining program elements and arms control objectives/requirements/alternatives subject to or affected by arms control treaty provisions

Experience with and ability to draft executive-level correspondence

Experience in the establishment of positive and productive work relationships with clients based on individual level of expertise, quality of work, personality, and ability to deliver the desired product