Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time-Off

Job summary

K2 Group, Inc. is looking for a Nuclear Analyst to support the Headquarters Air Force. The role involves providing analytical support for Nuclear Command and Control and Communication (NC3) policies, requiring excellent data analysis and communication skills.

Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret Clearance and a Bachelor's or Master's degree depending on experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret Clearance.
• Expertise in the Department of the Air Force's organizational structure related to nuclear integration.
• Proficiency in developing technical reports for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support for NC3-related governance forums.
• Draft and coordinate updates to critical Air Force NC3 policy documents.
• Deliver briefings and programmatic reports on NC3 policy developments.

Skills

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Effective communication

Collaboration platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

CATMS

TMT

Job description

*This is a contingent opportunity

K2 Group is seeking a Nuclear Analyst to provide support to the Headquarters Air Force. The role provides specialized technical, analytical, and programmatic support for the Nuclear 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.

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

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.