Treaty Compliance Officer

Air Combat Command•Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

25d

About The Position

The Treaty Compliance Officer serves as Chief of the Arms Control Branch, planning, programming, and managing organizational compliance with international treaty law throughout the Air Combat Command (ACC) Western area of operations. The position ensures treaty compliance in accordance with applicable regulations and treaties, and provides continuity and institutional knowledge for critical organizational programs. The officer directs international treaty inspection activities and oversees treaty compliance matters, including inspections, exhibitions, monitoring, security, training, and eliminations. The role provides expert technical assistance, guidance, and policy on treaty and arms control agreement compliance procedures; advises wing and group commanders and agencies in the ACC Western U.S. area of responsibility; and develops compliance guidance for subordinate wings and units. The officer also reviews and coordinates higher-headquarters directives and instructions. The position represents Air Force strategic arms reduction interests with functional organizations and government contract personnel, and maintains working relationships with the Department of State Nuclear Risk Reduction Center, Joint Staff, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, and various Air Force headquarters. It represents Air Force interests concerning the development or modification of information systems supporting treaty implementation, management, and reporting. The officer meets with customers and coordinating officials to assess satisfaction, explain policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems, and serves as a key advisor to the Director of Plans and Programs on strategic planning, program management, and mission assurance.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent.
Specialized experience applying extensive knowledge of strategic arms control treaties and agreements, including START, Moscow, and New START, to manage implementation and provide expert advice to HAF, the Joint Staff, and OSD.
Experience as an expert in a major area of strategic management and analytical techniques to maximize resource efficiency and milestone success.
Experience managing and overseeing Air Force development and implementation of strategic arms reduction reporting programs and treaty data management responsibilities, and serving as an Air Force subject matter expert.
For applicable merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the GS-13 time-in-grade requirement.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
A valid driver's license is required.
Must be able to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft when required.
Must be willing to work an uncommon tour of duty when required.
Must meet the position's key-position and Ready Reserve restrictions.
Knowledge of U.S. Government arms control goals, objectives, and programs supporting NST, CWC, and BWC.
Comprehensive knowledge of current international agreements and strategic arms reduction treaties affecting Air Force operations, and applicable U.S. Government, DoD, and Air Force compliance policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the New START Treaty and its requirements.
Expertise in designing and conducting comprehensive studies and developing solutions to broad, important, and highly visible strategic efforts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including briefing senior Air Force and installation leaders and potentially state and foreign leaders.
Ability to communicate with state, federal, and foreign government officials and explain technical material to audiences with diverse backgrounds and expertise.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, and lead studies and projects; analyze feedback; negotiate solutions; coordinate with leadership; and implement approved recommendations.
Experience developing, implementing, analyzing, and evaluating arms control notification processes, plans, studies, and analyses.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage inspector activities during international treaty inspections.
Oversee treaty compliance activities, including inspections, exhibitions, monitoring, security, training, and eliminations, in accordance with applicable treaties and government and local directives.
Provide expert technical assistance, guidance, and policy on treaty and arms control agreement compliance procedures.
Advise wing commanders, group commanders, and agencies in the ACC Western area of responsibility on treaty matters.
Develop and coordinate compliance guidance for subordinate wings and units in the ACC Western Region.
Review and coordinate higher-headquarters directives and instructions.
Represent Air Force strategic arms reduction interests with functional organizations and government contract personnel.
Establish and maintain working relationships with relevant Department of State, Joint Staff, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Air Force headquarters, and government contract personnel.
Represent Air Force interests in the development or modification of information systems supporting strategic arms reduction treaty implementation, management, or reporting.
Meet with customers and coordinating officials to assess satisfaction, explain policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems.
Advise the Director of Plans and Programs on strategic planning, program management, and mission assurance.
Provide long-term continuity and institutional knowledge for critical organizational programs.