International Arms Control Treaties and Agreements Analyst

ANSER; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER seeks an International Arms Control Treaties and Agreements Analyst to join our team supporting the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10). You will provide critical subject matter expertise to support the implementation, training, and compliance activities for all arms control agreements affecting Department of the Air Force (DAF) operations.

You will provide direct support to the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) in developing policy,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in arms control.
• Experience with implementation and compliance of arms control treaties.
• Experience building cross-agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, analyzing, and staffing official DoD policy and position statements on treaty-related issues.
• Conduct assessments to ensure DAF-wide compliance with all applicable arms control agreements and support inspection readiness activities.
• Plan, schedule, and support arms control treaty-related exercises and inspections.
• Provide background knowledge and informed context for applicable treaties to leadership at the GS-14/O-5 level and above.
• Draft background materials to be presented to Front Office leadership.
• Develop and manage education and training materials, including computer-based modules and handbooks, and assist in managing the official DAF course for Treaty Compliance Officers.
• Review DAF acquisition and modernization programs to ensure compliance with arms control treaties and analyze international proposals to protect Air Force capabilities.
• Conduct historical research on DAF arms control activities to create knowledge management products and lessons learned.
• Provide manpower and workforce development support for the Air Force arms control billets and the TCO community.
• Provide logistical support for DAF/A10-sponsored conferences, workshops, and meetings.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

3+ years exp

Arms control treaties

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international relations

Master’s degree preferred

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.

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 seeking an International Arms Control Treaties and Agreements Analyst to join our team supporting the Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10), International Treaties and Agreements Branch. In this key role, you will provide critical subject matter expertise to support the implementation, training, and compliance activities for all arms control agreements affecting Department of the Air Force (DAF) operations. You will provide direct support to the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) in developing policy, ensuring treaty compliance, and managing training related materials for existing and future treaties and agreements.

This position does not permit hybrid or remote work with all job duties performed full-time onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, DC.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, analyzing, and staffing official DAF policy and position statements on treaty-related issues.


• Conduct assessments to ensure DAF-wide compliance with all applicable arms control agreements and support inspection readiness activities.


• Plan, schedule, and support arms control treaty-related exercises and inspections.


• Provide background knowledge, as well as informed context and opinions, for applicable treaties and agreements to A10P leadership at the GS-14/O-5 level and above.


• Draft background materials that can be presented to A10 Front Office leadership.


• Develop and manage education and training materials, including computer-based modules and handbooks, and assist in managing the official DAF course for Treaty Compliance Officers (TCOs).


• Review DAF acquisition and modernization programs to ensure compliance with arms control treaties and analyze international proposals to protect Air Force capabilities.


• Conduct historical research on DAF arms control activities to create knowledge management products and lessons learned.


• Provide manpower and workforce development support for the Air Force's arms control billets and the TCO community.


• Provide logistical support for all DAF/A10-sponsored conferences, workshops, and meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance.


• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, national security studies, or a related field.


• 3+ years of professional experience.


• Experience with the implementation and compliance activities of applicable arms control treaties and agreements.


• Experience forming strong working relationships across the Services and interagency.


• Familiarity with the organization and responsibilities of the Air Staff, Joint Staff, and Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) concerning treaty requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in international relations, political science, national security studies, or a related field.


• Experience interacting with and briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General/Flag Officer level leaders.


• Experience supporting international programs, implementation, and compliance.


• Knowledge of strategic nuclear doctrine, deterrence theories, and national security strategies.


• Experience working across the interagency and conducting outreach to promote partnerships.


• Experience developing policy and strategy for major National or DoW programs.


• Experience in planning meetings, conferences, wargames, or tabletop exercises.


• Familiarity with USAF requirements for the Hague Code of Conduct and Ballistic Missile Launch Notification Agreement.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range For This Position

$82,700—$120,000 USD

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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.