Policy Analyst (Pacific Air Forces)

Apogee; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee seeks a Policy Analyst (Pacific Air Forces) to provide full-time, on-site arms control expertise to HAF/A10 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI. You will drive policy formulation, implementation, and compliance across a full spectrum of treaty activities and interagency coordination.

Responsibilities include annual submissions, exercises, and data management in ACES, plus development of training materials and liaison with DoD components.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Ten years of DoD-related experience; five years in DoD specifically.

Responsibilities

• Policy Formulation & Dissemination. Conduct research and analysis on policy and technical issues to provide recommendations on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
• Implementation & Compliance. Provide technical expertise on all treaty implementation and compliance activities. Support annual programming and budgeting submissions for PAF treaty-related activities.
• Exercise & Inspection Support. Plan, schedule, and manage annual exercise events within the PAF AOR; assist units in preparing for treaty implementation exercises and on-site inspections.
• Education & Training. Deliver quarterly-reviewed and updated PAF-unique training materials; log changes with each update.
• Modernization & Acquisition. Work with PEOs and SPOs to review and track acquisition programs for treaty compliance impacts.
• Analysis & Research. Produce treaty analysis papers, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Conference & Meeting Support. Provide logistical support for PAF conferences, workshops, and meetings; prepare materials and minutes.
• Policy Analysis & Recommendation. Provide formal comments on official documents and detailed policy recommendations.
• Interagency Liaison. Represent PAF equities in interagency forums and key meetings.

Skills

Policy analysis

DoD experience

TS/SCI clearance

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Policy Analyst (Pacific Air Forces) 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 the Pacific Air Forces 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 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.

• 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 PAF, 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 PAF treaty-related activities. Review and provide input on PAF 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 PAF 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 PAF guidance documents.
• Education & Training. Deliverable: Provide quarterly-reviewed and updated PAF-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 PAF 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 PAF-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 PAF and external entities, including DAF, the DoW, and other interagency planning and policymaking forums. Represent PAF equities and positions in key forums such as CRGs, IWGs, and interagency backstopping meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance and be able to maintain it
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Years of Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include five (5) years of DoD experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree
• Years 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 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii
• On-site: This is a full-time on-site position
• This position is contingent upon contract award.***