Nuclear Analyst
About The Position
The Nuclear Analyst provides analytical and administrative support to the USAF on a strategic plans and policy support services team. The role supports the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of nuclear facilities, programs, and policies and helps develop recommendations that inform nuclear policy, deterrence, and strategic planning. The analyst facilitates adaptation of Air Force nuclear deterrence strategies and programs in response to changing global and national security threats. The role provides logistical and administrative support during forums, capturing discussions and strategic decisions, and collaborates on the strategic deterrence and nuclear integration initiative. During heightened operations, the analyst supports urgent nuclear enterprise governance, policy revisions, strategic assessments, and unforeseen mission demands. Technical proficiency, data analysis, and regulatory expertise are used to support compliant nuclear operations.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of professional experience working in classified environments.
- Experience supporting nuclear security, nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation, counterproliferation, intelligence analysis, or strategic planning.
- Experience collecting, modeling, and interpreting operational, safety, and performance data to inform decision-making.
- Experience studying and evaluating nuclear operations to identify risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
- Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) concepts.
- Ability to use data analysis, documentation, organization, and reporting tools such as Excel and SharePoint.
- TS/SCI clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting HQ USAF, STRATCOM, AFCENT, AFGSC, NC3, or nuclear C2.
- Knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and international non-proliferation frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills tailored for briefing senior stakeholders.
- Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and open-source research capabilities.
- Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training certification.
- Radiological Emergency Management certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
- Completion of Nuclear Security Fundamentals courses.
Responsibilities
- Provide analytical and administrative support to the USAF strategic plans and policy support services team.
- Help develop recommendations that inform nuclear policy, deterrence, and strategic planning.
- Facilitate adaptation of Air Force nuclear deterrence strategies and programs in response to evolving global and national security threats.
- Provide logistical and administrative support during forums and capture discussions and strategic decisions.
- Collaborate on the strategic deterrence and nuclear integration initiative, including providing expert support during heightened operations.
- Address urgent requirements related to nuclear enterprise governance, policy revisions, strategic assessments, and unforeseen mission demands.
- Collect, model, and interpret operational, safety, and performance data to inform decision-making.
- Study and evaluate nuclear operations to identify risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- Financial and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave.
- Professional development.
- Tuition assistance.
- Work-life programs and dependent care.
- Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
