Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Policy and Strategy Division (AF/A10P), Nuclear Policy and Strategy Branch (AF/A10PS). Work will be performed in the Arlington, VA area (Pentagon).

Responsibilities include:

• Assess and monitor studies, audits, and reports in work or completed by DoD and other agencies for AF/A10 equities and impacts to the Air Force nuclear mission.

• Perform analysis and draft position papers on strategic Air Force nuclear posture, Conventional-Nuclear Integration (CNI) and deterrence issues.

• Provide subject matter expertise to assist Air Force participation in and governance of Conventional-Nuclear Integration.

• Support AF/A10P engagement in wargaming across DoD, development of nuclear/non-nuclear integration.

• Draft and coordinate staff packages for review and approval.

• Develop briefings and presentations for senior Air Force leadership.

• Coordinate meetings and provide read ahead packages as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background :

Bachelor’s Degree and ten or more years of related experience or Master’s Degree and eight years of related experience.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Department of Defense.

• Demonstrated ability to work across the Air Staff and throughout multiple organizations of the Department of Defense.

• Background and knowledge in deterrence theory, nuclear strategy, arms control, geopolitics, and key military challenges facing the United States.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team.

• Ability to manage and successfully accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrated superior research, analytic, and writing skills required.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of military operations and plans, particularly Air Force nuclear operations.

• Background and experience designing, analyzing, and participating in wargames.

• Familiarity with the US NC3 system.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2415832

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