Nuclear Stockpile Stewardship Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

6d•$53,000 - $108,000•Hybrid

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 research analyst like you to help us solve complex problems for our clients. As a member of our strategic deterrence and nuclear integration team, you’ll assist in supporting our client's objective to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent aligned to national defense strategies. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing insights that enhance leadership decision-making, strengthening interagency cohesion, and preparing the USAF and other related agencies to navigate the evolving global nuclear landscape. You won’t go at it alone; you’ll be part of a team in performing the analysis and providing policy recommendations regarding nuclear stockpile stewardship and modernization. Use your academic expertise, professional experience, and understanding of national security policy to help the team ensure our clients are fully prepared to contribute strategically to nuclear weapons management, policy formulation, interagency collaboration, and the broader defense mission.

Requirements

2+ years of experience working professionally in classified environments
Experience evaluating nuclear weapon safety, security and effectiveness requirements
Experience analyzing nuclear forces posture, modernization programs and strategic capabilities
Experience with open-source research
Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) concepts
Knowledge of U.S. nuclear stockpile lifecycle, modernization efforts and sustainment activities
Ability to use tools supporting data analysis, documenting, organizing, and reporting, such as Excel or SharePoint
TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, or Mathematics

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting HQ USAF, STRATCOM, AFGSC, NC3, or nuclear C2
Knowledge of nuclear weapons physics
Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for briefing senior stakeholders
Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
Completion of RSO training
Completion of nuclear and radiological training

Responsibilities

Performing the analysis and providing policy recommendations regarding nuclear stockpile stewardship and modernization.
Providing insights that enhance leadership decision-making.
Strengthening interagency cohesion.
Preparing the USAF and other related agencies to navigate the evolving global nuclear landscape.
Contributing strategically to nuclear weapons management, policy formulation, interagency collaboration, and the broader defense mission.