Counterproliferation Special Projects Senior Analyst

Anser; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is actively seeking a CPSP Senior Analyst to work in support of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Matters (ODASW NM). In this key role, you will assist the Director of Counterproliferation Special Projects in managing strategic project investments across all DoW components with assigned CWMD missions.

This position does not permit hybrid or remote work with all job duties performed full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Conduct program reviews of CPSP-funded programs projects and activities.


• Work within the Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) resource allocation process to ensure CPSP investments are resourced appropriately to accomplish strategic objectives as well as interfacing with and providing guidance to DoW and U.S. Government organizations to ensure that CPSP-funded project timelines and goals are met.


• Identify options acquisition strategies management procedures and information systems to assist the Director of CPSP in exercising acquisition oversight and resource management.


• Integrate functions and activities necessary to assist the Director of CPSP in managing a portfolio of investments including resource management and oversight.


• Interface with project managers and technical subject matter experts from DoW and U.S. Government organizations funded by the CPSP program.


• Provide interagency coordination and coordinate/interact with interagency working groups and bodies.


• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and attending meetings drafting and reviewing documents as required.


• Provide direction to project team personnel to ensure timelines and project goals are met.


• Interface with the Director of CPSP daily to provide direct customer support.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.


• Bachelors degree in National Security, International Studies, Legislation, Nuclear Studies, Government, Political Science, or other related fields. A Masters degree is equivalent to 3 years of additional experience.


• 13+ years of experience within counterproliferation and / or non proliferation.


• Experience working in a staff environment and briefing senior DoW leaders.


• Experience with DoWs PPBE processes.


• Knowledge of DoW acquisition policies procedures and processes.


• Ability to travel to CONUS/OCONUS stakeholder sites in support of CPSP objectives (less than 20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW)/Joint Staff/Service Staff/Interagency environment.


• Familiarity with WMD and counter WMD strategy plans concepts and stakeholders.


• Experience and established knowledge of DoW processes and procedures.

ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being.

Full-Time Salary Range for this position: $143,100 - $207,600 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail].

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.