Nuclear Treaties Subject Matter Expert

The role

You will provide technical, analytical, and policy support for the implementation of and compliance with international arms control treaties. This role supports the Headquarters United States Air Force, Directorate of Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for all Air Force nuclear treaty requirements.
• Provide historical background, analysis of treaty implications, and recommendations to Air Force senior leaders and staff.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support implementation, training, and compliance activities for arms control agreements.
• Research, review, and analyze policy and technical aspects of in-force and contemplated arms control treaties.
• Draft, review, and coordinate documents representing Air Force positions on treaty issues.
• Support the formulation of Air Force positions within the Department of Defense, U.S. Government interagency process, and international forums.
• Review and track Air Force acquisition programs and concepts of operation to ensure treaty compliance.
• Develop and execute training materials, exercises, and courses 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.

Nice to have

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• health
• financial
• well-being

About the company

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and deliver practical, useful solutions.