Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Technical Expertise

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a senior NC3 Technical Expert in Arlington, VA, to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. The role emphasizes NC3 systems, resilient communications, strategic deterrence technologies, and mission systems integration.

The selected candidate will interact with senior leaders, develop roadmaps and executive materials, and coordinate across government labs, industry, and international partners to guide modernization efforts and

Qualifications

• Must have current and active TS/SCI clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
• Experience supporting DoW RDT&E community and engaging with senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on NC3 systems, resilient communications architectures, and mission systems integration
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic directions and capability gaps
• Develop roadmaps, strategic assessments, and executive-level products for modernization and investment planning
• Coordinate with DoW RDT&E community, government labs, industry, academia, and international partners
• Analyze programs, assist in evaluations, requirements development, and transition planning
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers for senior leadership decision-making

Skills

NC3 systems

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Executive briefing

Education

Master's degree with 7 years experience or Bachelor's with 10 years substituted

Job description

Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Technical Expertise

Location: US-VA-Arlington

ID: 2026-4498

Category: Security / Intel / Threat Analysis

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

Working on the Department of War critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance, Applied AI, Biomanufacturing, and more. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoW leaders and stakeholders across the RDT&E community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes impacting the Department's most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.

As a Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Technical Expertise supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering within the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications portfolio, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Support the office leadership as a subject matter expert in NC3 systems, resilient communications architectures, strategic deterrence technologies, and mission systems integration.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and emerging capability gaps relevant to the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications portfolio.
• Develop technology roadmaps, strategic assessments, presentations, and executive-level products to support modernization initiatives and investment planning.
• Coordinate and engage with the RDT&E community including government laboratories, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners.
• Analyze and track technical programs across the Department; assist in technical evaluations, requirements development, and transition planning.
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products in support of senior leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the applicable office.
• Master's degree with 7 years of experience in a relevant hard science or engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science); a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience can be substituted for a Master's degree.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoW RDT&E community and working with senior technical and acquisition stakeholders.
• Must have a current and active TS/SCI clearance; prior SAP experience is highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $180,000.00/Yr. - USD $205,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status