Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.; Barksdale Air Force Base (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) & Profit Sharing

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability (Short/Long Term)

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. seeks a Nuclear Analyst to support the Headquarters Air Force NC3 Division. The role provides specialized technical, analytical, and programmatic support for NC3 governance, with work performed onsite at HQ Air Force facilities.

Responsibilities include drafting policy updates, integrating JROC/Joint Staff requirements, and delivering briefs and reports to senior leaders. Requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and strong analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship and Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience with DoD NC3 policy, governance, and nuclear deterrence concepts.
• Proven ability to develop technical reports and briefing materials for senior leaders.
• Proficient with collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint) and related staff tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analytical and preparatory support for NC3 governance forums and senior leader engagements.
• Assess and integrate NC3 requirements into DoD policies and guidance from JROC, Joint Staff, and COCOM.
• Lead drafting and coordination of updates to two critical Air Force NC3 policy documents.
• Coordinate formal staffing and cross-organizational input across HQ Air Force and stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver briefings, point papers, and programmatic reports on NC3 policy developments.
• Support NC3 technical working groups, steering boards, and related forums; advocate for Air Force equities.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

SharePoint

Project tools knowledge

Clearance coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years

Master’s degree + 8+ years

Tools

CATMS/eTask/TMT/DoW tools

Job description

*This is a contingent opportunity

K2 Group is seeking a Nuclear Analyst to provide support to the Headquarters Air Force. This role providesspecializedtechnical,analytical,andprogrammaticsupport for theNuclear Command, Control and Communication (NC3) Division.Work will be performed onsite.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analytical and preparatory support for Air Force participation in Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3)-related governance forums, technical discussions, and high-level senior leader engagements.
• Assess and integrate Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command (COCOM) NC3 requirements into Department of the Air Force (DAF) policies and guidance.
• Lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of updates to two critical Air Force NC3 policy documents, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and cross-organizational alignment.
• Coordinate formal staffing and cross-organizational input across Headquarters Air Force and relevant stakeholders, ensuring seamless feedback and collaboration.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive briefings, point papers, and programmatic reports to effectively communicate NC3 policy developments and updates.
• Support the Air Force in NC3 technical working groups, steering boards, and other forums, fostering collaboration and advocating for Air Force equities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Expertise in Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizational structure, processes, decision-making frameworks, and operations related to nuclear integration or strategic deterrence.
• Proficiency in data analysis, programmatic research, and developing technical reports and presentations for senior leaders.
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint) and task management tools (e.g., CATMS, eTask, TMT, DoW enterprise tools).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) complex ideas effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with NC3 modernization efforts or governance structures.
• Hands-on experience in policy development or coordination within the Department of War or federal government.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage and collaborate with teams across multiple departments.
• An advanced degree in a related field, such as National Security Strategy, International Relations, Nuclear Engineering, or a similar discipline.

Required Educational Background

• Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years or more of experience, or a Master’s Degree and eight (8) or more of experience.

Clearance

• Top Secret Clearance w/SCI is required

Benefits

• 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 ReimbursementJob-related Course Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• and Paid Time-Off

Do you have an Active TS/SCI clearance?*