Senior Program Analyst, Nuclear Weapons & SSP Policy

JRC Careers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive compensation package

An exceptional employee benefits

The chance to contribute to a high‑pro

A collaborative work environment where

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

JRC Careers in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) Policy and Compliance Branch (SP31), focusing on Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) and related operations. You will provide SME support for technical analyses, develop and maintain NWS materials, assess policies, and coordinate with SSP staff.

Experience with radiological safety, interagency coordination, and submarine-related programs is

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) / Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) and Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) programs or equivalent SSN TLAM strike operations.
• Active DoD security clearance at the Top-Secret level or above (or have held and active TS clearance within the last 2 years)
• Active-duty experience (former Missile Technician, Fire Control Technician, Torpedoman’s Mate, Submarine Weapons Limited Duty Officer (6260), or Weapons Officer(1120)) in submarine service.
• Familiarization of DoD Nuclear Weapons Accident Response Procedures (NARP) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) is a plus.
• Understanding of procedural disciplines required to operate within ordnance documents (OD), SWOPs, firing craft procedures (OD44979), SOPs and related documentation.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university related degree preferred
• Virginia Class VPT/Strike operational experience
• SSN operational Nuclear Weapons experience
• Submarine C3 experience required to perform Authentication of Sealed Authenticator System (SAS)
• Served/Qualified as a Nuclear Weapons Inspector on USFF/PACFLT or Nuclear Weapons worker

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) support and assist the Government with technical analyses, inquiries, research, testing, and data validation for SLCM-N weapons systems aboard submarines and support facilities.
• Support the customer by interfacing directly with SSP staff on all matters related to NWS.
• Assist the customer in identifying, planning, developing, and delivering NWS products, procedures and processes that support SLCM-N.
• Propose and execute revisions to ordnance documents (OD), SSPInstructions (SSPINST), and other documentation as required in support of SSP.
• Provide administration and inspector support for nuclear weapons inspections, including pre- and post-support documentation (checklists, archiving results, report generation, trend analysis, deficiency action resolution) and on-site support.
• Support sustainment, maintenance, connectivity, training and qualification, and operation of the SSP Emergency Communication Center and related personnel to include Command Duty Officers, Emergency Response Organization, Outreach Events, and After-Action Reports.
• Provide support for sustainment, maintenance, connectivity, training and qualification programs in support of the SLCM-N weapons system to include interactions with the Type Commanders, Groups, Squadrons and SSNs on all matters related to successful employment and program requirements.
• Regularly participate in meetings requiring close interactions with various project stakeholders (clients, SMEs, and end users).
• Support SSP in the preparation of fully coordinated program plans and required documentation to include requirements, master plans, cost estimates, testing plans, and other required documentation.
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations and program briefs, status reports, memorandums, and formal letters.
• Track work and schedules to ensure work is completed within scheduled parameters.
• Produce quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Skills

Nuclear weapons expertise

Security program knowledge

Incident response

Operational assessments

Technical analyses

DoD security clearance

Submarine service experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related field

Job description

JRC Careers in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) Policy and Compliance Branch (SP31), focusing on Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) and related operations. You will provide SME support for technical analyses, develop and maintain NWS materials, assess policies, and coordinate with SSP staff.

Experience with radiological safety, interagency coordination, and submarine-related programs is