Strategic Deterrence Policy Analyst

SAIC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an Emerging Issues Policy Analyst in Arlington, VA, to support AF/A10's research portfolio and provide timely analysis to senior decision makers. The role is onsite at Arlington, VA and/or Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, focusing on deterrence policy, arms control, NC3, CWMD, and related topics.

The candidate will conduct multidisciplinary research, respond to short-notice tasks, and deliver clear analytic products for general officer audiences.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and one year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated superior research and analytic skills, including the ability to frame questions, identify sources, and rigorously assess evidence.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience presenting complex issues to senior audiences.
• Proven ability to organize and distill extensive qualitative and quantitative research into concise, well-structured narrative products.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis, research, and scholarly material on emerging issues related to strategic deterrence.
• Develop and deliver clear analytic products (briefings, reports, papers, and talking points) tailored for senior audiences.
• Respond to short-notice taskings with concise analysis for Air Force leadership.
• Provide ad hoc support to exercises, workshops, and studies informing deterrence concepts and policy recommendations.
• Conduct research to discover, assess, and synthesize new knowledge from multiple disciplines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral and written communication

Research abilities

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

SAIC is seeking an Emerging Issues Policy Analyst in Arlington, VA, to support AF/A10's research portfolio and provide timely analysis to senior decision makers. The role is onsite at Arlington, VA and/or Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, focusing on deterrence policy, arms control, NC3, CWMD, and related topics.

The candidate will conduct multidisciplinary research, respond to short-notice tasks, and deliver clear analytic products for general officer audiences.