CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

FSA Medical & Dependent Care

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Profit Sharing

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Voluntary Group Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Course Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. seeks a CWMD/Nuclear Analyst to support Headquarters Air Force.

You will merge policy acumen with deep analytical expertise to design and execute mission-critical CWMD solutions, interfacing with decision-makers to align strategies with national security goals. You will develop and refine policy frameworks, produce briefings and reports, and coordinate across stakeholders to ensure governance, risk management, and treaty compliance in NC3-related programs.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years developing and analyzing CWMD or defense policy procedures and workflows.
• Experience drafting CWMD/NC3 policy documentation for defense programs.
• Experience evaluating strategic guidance documents (NDS, NPR, Biodefense Strategy).
• Ability to assess CWMD implications across OPLANs and contested environments.
• Familiarity with NC3 modernization, governance structures, and treaty compliance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, and refine policy frameworks and analytical workflows to optimize program performance across CWMD environments.
• Shape defense planning, treaty compliance, and risk mitigation aligned with national security goals.
• Produce timely analysis, point papers, programmatic reports, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Provide support for Air Force NC3 governance forums, technical discussions, and senior leader engagements.
• Review and draft guidance on national/international treaties (CWC, BWC, NPT) for defense alignment.
• Assess JROC, Joint Staff, and COCOM NC3 requirements into DAF policies and guidance.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate updates to Air Force NC3 policy documents.
• Coordinate staffing and input across Headquarters Air Force and stakeholders via enterprise systems.
• Represent Air Force in NC3 working groups and governance forums to advocate Air Force equities.

Skills

CWMD policy development

NC3 policy analysis

National security guidance evaluation

OPLANs assessment

NC3 modernization familiarity

Job description

*This is a contingent opportunity

CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group is seeking a CWMD/Nuclear Analyst to support Headquarters Air Force. In this role, you will combine strategic vision, policy acumen, and deep analytical expertise to design and execute mission-critical solutions for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. In this role, you will interface directly with key decision-makers to evaluate strategic initiatives, optimize policy alignment, and build robust frameworks for risk management, compliance, and procedural excellence.

Duties:

• Research, evaluate, and refine policy frameworks and analytical workflows to optimize program performance across complex CWMD operational environments.
• Shape high-level defense planning, treaty compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure mission success and seamless alignment with national security goals.
• Produce timely, actionable analysis, point papers, programmatic reports, and briefings to advise senior leadership on critical national priorities.
• Provide detailed analytical and preparatory support for Air Force participation in NC3-related governance forums, technical discussions, and high-level senior leader engagements.
• Review, analyze, and draft guidance on national and international treaties/agreements (e.g., Chemical Weapons Convention [CWC], Biological Weapons Convention [BWC], Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT]) to ensure defense program alignment.
• Assess and integrate Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command (COCOM) NC3 requirements into DAF policies and guidance.
• Lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of updates to two critical Air Force NC3 policy documents, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and cross-organizational alignment.
• Coordinate formal staffing and cross-organizational input across Headquarters Air Force and key stakeholders, managing feedback via enterprise task management systems.
• Represent and support the Air Force in NC3 technical working groups, steering boards, and governance forums to foster collaboration and advocate for Air Force equities.

Requirements:

• 3-10 year’s experience developing and analyzing procedures, workflows, and documentation for CWMD or defense policy programs
• Experience developing, analyzing, and authoring procedures, workflows, and policy documentation for CWMD, NC3, or defense programs.
• Direct experience evaluating national strategic guidance documents (e.g., National Defense Strategy [NDS], Nuclear Posture Review [NPR], National Biodefense Strategy).
• Ability to assess CWMD implications across OPLANs, campaign plans, and contested environments.
• Familiarity with NC3 modernization efforts, governance structures, and treaty compliance strategies.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Required

Benefits:

K2 Group’s benefit offerings include:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care
• Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Group Life Insurance option
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Job-related Course Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• and Paid Time-Off.