Policy Analyst (Air Force Special Operations Command)

Apogee Engineering, LLC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering, LLC seeks a Policy Analyst (Air Force Special Operations Command) to provide on-site arms control expertise to HAF/A10 at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The role supports policy formulation, development, and dissemination for treaty-related activities.

The position is full-time and on-site at Florida locations; requires US citizenship and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, plus ten years of relevant DoD experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: US citizen.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred).
• Experience: Ten years in the discipline; five with DoD.

Responsibilities

• Policy formulation and dissemination on treaty issues.
• Ensure compliance; assist annual programming and budgeting.
• Plan and manage annual exercises and on-site inspections.
• Develop training materials and deliver education for staff.
• Interagency liaison with DoD components and external forums.
• Produce treaty analysis papers, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Provide event support for conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Offer policy analysis and formal recommendations on Air Force policy.

Skills

Policy analysis

Interagency liaison

Arms control

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Policy Analyst (Air Force Special Operations Command) to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide full-time, on-site arms control subject-matter expertise to Air Force Special Operations Command and other DAF units, supporting a full range of arms control activities, arms control policy formulation, development, and dissemination.

The HAF/A10 contract 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.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

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

Responsibilities

• Policy Formulation & Dissemination. Conduct research and analysis on policy and technical issues to provide recommendations on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance. Serve as the primary liaison between the Air Force Special Operations Command, HAF, the DoW, and interagency forums (e.g., CRGs, IWGs)
• Implementation & Compliance. Provide technical expertise on all treaty implementation and compliance activities. Support the preparation of annual programming and budgeting submissions for the Air Force Special Operations Command's treaty-related activities. Review and provide input on Air Force Special Operations Command and unit-level compliance plans and instructions. Input all required notifications and data into the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES).
• Exercise & Inspection Support. Plan, schedule, and manage annual exercise events within the Air Force Special Operations Command's Area of Responsibility (AOR). Assist units in preparing for treaty implementation exercises and real-world on-site inspections. Provide direct on-site assistance during exercises and inspections and update all relevant HAF and Air Force Special Operations Command guidance documents.
• Education & Training. Deliverable: Provide quarterly-reviewed and updated Air Force Special Operations Command-unique training materials. A log of changes will be submitted with each update.
• Modernization & Acquisition. Work directly with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and System Program Offices (SPOs) to review and track acquisition programs, ensuring full compliance with all in-force and developing treaties. Provide treaty expertise and advice to PEOs and SPOs regarding program impacts on treaty compliance.
• Analysis & Research. Conduct detailed research and analysis on policy and technical issues to support Air Force Special Operations Command positions on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance. Produce formal treaty analysis papers, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Conference & Meeting Support. Provide full logistical support for all Air Force Special Operations Command -sponsored conferences, workshops, and meetings. Prepare and manage all event materials (agendas, briefings, etc.), facilitate the event, and produce detailed after-action reports and meeting minutes.
• Policy Analysis & Recommendation. Conduct continuous research, review, and analysis of policy and technical issues. Provide formal comments on official documents and produce detailed recommendations on Air Force policy and operations concerning treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
• Interagency Liaison. Serve as the primary liaison between the supported Air Force Special Operations Command and external entities, including DAF, the DoW, and other interagency planning and policymaking forums. Represent Air Force Special Operations Command equities and positions in key forums such as CRGs, IWGs, and interagency backstopping meetings

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizenClearance: Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and be able to maintain itEducation: Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Ten (10)years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Master's degreeYears of Experience: Eight (8)years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Additional Information:Location:Located at Hurlburt Field, FloridaOn-site:This is a full-time on-site position

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