International Treaties and Agreements SME

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC is seeking an International Treaties and Agreements SME to support the Headquarters United States Air Force in advancing national security strategic plans. This role involves serving as an on-site Treaty SME at the Pentagon, where you will provide policy guidance, draft recommendations, and ensure treaty compliance.

The position is contingent upon contract award and requires a Bachelor's degree and extensive DoD experience. You will need to maintain TS/SCI clearance and possess knowledge of international arms treaties.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearance.
• 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including 15 years of DoD experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Treaty SME and primary Government point of contact for treaty- and agreement-related matters.
• Provide overall guidance on Air Force requirements for government-identified treaties and agreements.
• Draft written recommendations representing Air Force positions on treaty-related policy and documentation.
• Deliver professional briefings of recommendations to audiences from Air Force senior leaders to base TCOs.

Skills

Knowledge and understanding of specific treaties/agreements

Experience with implementation and compliance activities

Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization

Familiarity with current policy issues

Experience with international arms treaties

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ACES or similar treaty-reporting databases

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an International Treaties and Agreements SME to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10) in providing Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This effort delivers technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject-matter expertise to HAF/A10 and its component divisions to advance national security strategic plans, policies, concepts, and initiatives. Support areas include international treaties and agreements, the Foreign Clearance Program, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, nuclear stockpile and enterprise management, missile defense, nuclear deterrence research and education, strategic policy, ancillary IT support, and program management.

This is a full-time position, located on-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site Treaty SME and primary Government point of contact for treaty- and agreement-related matters
• Provide overall guidance on Air Force requirements for government-identified treaties and agreements
• Monitor all Air Force activities for treaty applicability and field policy and compliance questions
• Support HAF/A10 International Treaties and Agreements with historical background, current and future treaty implications, and professional opinions
• Draft written recommendations representing Air Force positions on treaty-related policy and documentation
• Deliver professional briefings of recommendations to audiences from Air Force senior leaders to base TCOs
• Respond promptly to Government questions, concerns, and comments
• Proactively alert the Government to potential treaty issues and recommend mitigation actions

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance:Must have and be able to maintain TS/SCI level clearanceEducation:Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Twenty-five (25) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including fifteen (15) years of DoD experience

Additional Experience:

• Knowledge and understanding of specific treaties/agreements
• Experience with implementation and compliance activities
• Knowledge of Air Staff, JS, and OSD organization
• Familiarity with current policy issues
• Knowledge of ACES or similar treaty-reporting databases
• Experience working in complex environments
• Experience withinternational arms treaties, including (but not limited to):
  • New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (NST)
  • Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)

Preferred Qualifications:Education:Master's degreeYears of Experience: Twenty (20) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including twelve (12) years of DoD experience

Additional Information:Location:Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VAOn-site:This is a full-time on-site position

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***