CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

K2 Group is seeking a CWMD/Nuclear Analyst to support Headquarters Air Force. The role blends policy analysis, strategic forecasting, and risk management to advance CWMD initiatives and NC3 governance.

You will draft guidance, evaluate national strategic guidance, and interface with senior decision-makers to align programs with national security goals. Requires TS/SCI clearance and 3–10 years of CWMD policy experience; contingent opportunity in Virginia.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Research and refine policy frameworks and analytical workflows to improve CWMD program performance.
• Shape defense planning, treaty compliance, and risk mitigation aligned with national security goals.
• Provide timely analysis, point papers, programmatic reports, and senior leader briefings.
• Support Air Force participation in NC3 governance forums and senior leader engagements.
• Draft guidance on CWC, BWC, and NPT to ensure program alignment.
• Assess NC3 requirements from JROC, Joint Staff, and COCOM within DAF policies.
• Lead updates to Air Force NC3 policy documents.
• Coordinate staffing and input across HQ Air Force and stakeholders.
• Represent Air Force in NC3 working groups and governance forums.

Skills

CWMD experience

Policy documentation

Strategic guidance eval

CWMD 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

Compensation

Compensation: The projected compensation range for this position is $91,100-$111,100. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certification as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, K2 Group invests in its employees beyond just compensation.

Benefits

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.