Arms Control and Treaty Implementation Analysts

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking Arms Control & Treaty Implementation Analysts to support inspections, exercises, and analysis across multiple treaty regimes.

The role connects treaty requirements with operational realities for Air Force units preparing for inspections, rehearsals, and policy reviews. The position requires a TS/SCI clearance, willingness to travel, and strong abilities in scenario design, research, and coordinating across echelons to produce actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, security studies, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in operational missions or major exercises, inspections, or policy analysis.
• Ability to translate treaty requirements into practical operational procedures.
• Strong skills in scenario design, research, and coordination across multiple echelons.
• TS/SCI clearance and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inspection and exercise plans, scenarios, and checklists that integrate multiple stakeholders.
• Review treaty provisions and related documents to identify impacts on Air Force operations; support briefs and reference materials.
• Facilitate rehearsals, exercises, and lessons-learned events; update procedures based on findings.
• Assist in preparing and supporting real-world inspections and treaty-related working groups.
• Maintain data trackers and documentation supporting treaty compliance and implementation.

Skills

Scenario design

Research

Coordination

Operational procedures translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, security studies, or related field

Job description

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The SLA Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, USAF, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments. SPA has a need for Arms Control & Treaty Implementation Analysts to support inspections, exercises, and analysis across multiple treaty regimes. The role connects treaty requirements with operational realities, ensuring Air Force units are prepared for inspections, rehearsals, and policy reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain inspection and exercise plans, scenarios, and checklists that integrate HAF, MAJCOM, unit, and interagency stakeholders.
• Review treaty provisions and related documents to identify impacts on Air Force operations; support preparation of briefs, assessments, and reference materials.
• Facilitate rehearsals, exercises, and lessons‑learned events, updating procedures and training based on findings.
• Assist in preparing and supporting real‑world inspections and treaty‑related working groups.
• Maintain data trackers, reference tools, and documentation supporting treaty compliance and implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, security studies, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in operational missions or major exercises, inspections, or policy analysis
• Ability to translate treaty requirements into practical operational procedures
• Strong skills in scenario design, research, and coordination across multiple echelons
• TS/SCI clearance and willingness to travel

Desired

• Experience in treaty compliance, escort or inspection support roles, or arms control analysis
• Background with nuclear, CBRN, or arms‑control‑focused exercises
• Experience turning exercise or inspection results into updates for policy, doctrine, or training
• Prior work supporting senior leaders in headquarters or interagency environments

Pay Range Information At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000.00/Yr.