Nuclear Command, Control & Communications SME

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

12d•$86,800 - $198,000•Remote

About The Position

As an operations analyst, you’re passionate about exploring the root cause of an issue and then analyzing, reporting, and developing recommendations for a creative solution. We need a seasoned research analyst like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. On our strategic deterrence and nuclear integration team, you’ll lead evaluations and management assessments to deliver solutions. You’ll lead a team, leveraging your extensive expertise, providing high level insight in architecture, operations, integration, and assurance of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems supporting national strategic deterrence. In this role, you’ll share your experience, strong analytical skills, and cybersecurity understanding to enhance the resiliency and survivability of NC3 infrastructure. Use your high-level operations research expertise to provide analytical support and insights that improve leadership decision making processes, strengthens interagency cohesion, and ensures the client is prepared to address evolving global threats.

Requirements

10+ years of experience providing technical expertise in NC3 enterprise systems
Experience conducting technical and programmatic analyses related to NC3 resiliency, survivability, and modernization
Experience supporting senior leaders in shaping national defense strategy
Experience in National Command Authority and NC2 structure, including policy, deployment, and operational frameworks supporting national security and nuclear deterrence
Knowledge of Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and C2 relationships
Ability to assess cybersecurity vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with Air Force NC3 priorities
Ability to collaborate with senior government and partner organization leadership, as well as other SMEs
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a NC3 technology field

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting U.S. Air Force Headquarters A10, Joint Staff, or National or Interagency-level strategic missions
Experience supporting STRATCOM, NC3, or nuclear C2
Possession of strong analytical and communication skills
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other technical discipline
Completion of Cybersecurity and information assurance (IA), NC2, Nuclear surety, and Defense Nuclear Weapons School training

Responsibilities

Lead evaluations and management assessments to deliver solutions.
Lead a team, leveraging extensive expertise, providing high level insight in architecture, operations, integration, and assurance of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems supporting national strategic deterrence.
Share experience, strong analytical skills, and cybersecurity understanding to enhance the resiliency and survivability of NC3 infrastructure.
Provide analytical support and insights that improve leadership decision making processes, strengthens interagency cohesion, and ensures the client is prepared to address evolving global threats.