Senior Program Analyst

JRC Careers•Washington, DC

31d

About The Position

JRC is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) Policy and Compliance Branch (SP31) and the Nuclear Sea Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program. The role provides subject matter expertise and technical and administrative support for SLCM-N mission support, nuclear weapons technical inspections, safety and security programs, incident response, and operational assessments. It also involves developing and maintaining NWS training materials, evaluating policies and program effectiveness, recommending improvements, assessing hazards at weapon-related facilities, and supporting community management for the NW Limited Duty Officer and Chief Warrant Officer communities. Radiological emergency response and interagency coordination expertise are essential.

Requirements

10 years of experience in Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) / Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) and Nuclear Weapons Surety (NWS) programs, or equivalent SSN TLAM strike operations.
An active DoD Top Secret security clearance or above, or an active TS clearance held within the last two years.
Active-duty submarine service experience as a Missile Technician, Fire Control Technician, Torpedoman’s Mate, Submarine Weapons Limited Duty Officer (6260), or Weapons Officer (1120).
Understanding of procedural disciplines required to operate within ordnance documents (OD), special weapons ordnance publications (SWOPs), firing craft procedures (OD44979), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other related special weapons documentation.

Nice To Haves

Familiarization with DoD Nuclear Weapons Accident Response Procedures (NARP) and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field.
Virginia Class VPT/Strike operational experience.
SSN operational nuclear weapons experience.
Submarine C3 experience to perform Authentication of Sealed Authenticator System (SAS).
Service or qualification as a Nuclear Weapons Inspector on USFF/PACFLT or as a Nuclear Weapons worker.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expert support and assist the Government with technical analyses, inquiries, research, testing, and data validation relating to SLCM-N weapons systems aboard submarines and at support facilities.
Interface directly with SSP staff on matters related to NWS.
Help identify, plan, develop, and deliver NWS products, procedures, and processes supporting SLCM-N.
Propose and execute revisions to ordnance documents, Strategic Systems Programs Instructions, and other documentation as required by SSP.
Provide administration and inspector support for nuclear weapons inspections, including pre- and post-support documentation, checklists, archiving results, report generation, trend analysis, deficiency action resolution, and on-site support.
Support sustainment, maintenance, connectivity, training, qualification, and operation of the SSP Emergency Communication Center and related personnel, including Command Duty Officers, the Emergency Response Organization, outreach events, and after-action reports.
Support improvements to Information Technology infrastructure, including on-site support by one JRC team member during normal working hours.
Support sustainment, maintenance, connectivity, training, and qualification programs for the SLCM-N weapons system, including interactions with Type Commanders, Groups, Squadrons, and SSNs.
Participate in meetings and work closely with project stakeholders, including clients, subject matter experts, and end users.
Support SSP in preparing coordinated program plans and required documentation, including requirements, master plans, cost estimates, testing plans, and other documentation.
Provide detailed analysis and documentation for critical planning recommendations.
Develop and deliver executive-level presentations, program briefs, status reports, memorandums, and formal letters.
Track work and schedules to ensure work is completed within scheduled parameters.
Produce quality results in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.