Nuclear Policy Analyst

SAIC • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Nuclear Policy Analyst to support the Department of the Air Force Studies and Analysis Directorate (SAF/SA) Nuclear Analysis Team in Arlington, Virginia. The analyst will help validate nuclear modeling constructs and inform senior decision-makers on nuclear and conventional integration, deterrence, and warfighting impacts. The role develops briefings, papers, and reports on strategic and theater-level conventional and nuclear integration, drawing on modeling and simulation analysis (M&SA) and subject matter expertise. It also coordinates with the Military Services, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of War staffs, Department of War agencies, and National Laboratories to produce analytic products supporting Air Force and joint priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience; or a master’s degree and 8 or more years of related experience; or a PhD or JD and 5 or more years of related experience. (The posting states “ten (5) years” for the PhD/JD option.)
• Top Secret clearance required to start; TS/SCI eligibility required to maintain employment.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to assist in translating CWMD/nuclear operations and effects into campaign-level modeling and simulation analysis (M&SA).
• Experience briefing senior civilian and military leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in joint and Air Force campaign plans and operations; Air Operations Center or modeling and simulation experience is a plus.
• Graduation from Air Force Weapons School or an equivalent advanced tactical/operational course.
• Theater Nuclear Operations Course graduate or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Air Force bomber operations and employment.
• Experience with systems (weapons or aircraft) program office activities.
• Familiarity with Department of the Air Force Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytic and technical input to analysis and discussions on nuclear effects, logistics, and NC3-related topics, helping senior leaders understand implications, risks, and options.
• Support engagement with external nuclear and NC3 organizations by mapping relationships, maintaining contact and interaction trackers, and coordinating meetings and information exchanges.
• Support nuclear-focused studies and analyses by maintaining study plans and POA&Ms, organizing engagement questionnaires, tracking organizational engagements, refining analytic graphics, and turning findings into actionable recommendations.
• Prepare read-ahead materials and talking points for division- and team-level leadership forums, and record guidance, decisions, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate and refine technical inputs from external partners, review products for accuracy and applicability, and integrate data and modeling outputs into nuclear and NC3 studies.
• Support planning and execution of specialized training and courses, including the High Altitude Nuclear Effects (HANE) Course, by coordinating participants, prerequisites, and logistics and applying course outcomes to improve modeling and analysis capabilities.
• Coordinate and facilitate secure and non-secure engagements, including TS/SCI video teleconferences, working groups, and technical conferences; handle scheduling, agenda alignment, clearance verification, IT and communications setup, note-taking, and post-event summaries with recommended actions.
• Develop, staff, and track analytic and policy products, including white papers, MOAs, RFIs, and nuclear effects products, ensuring technical accuracy, appropriate classification handling, and alignment with SAF/SA and Department of the Air Force priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior