Policy Analyst Principal Job Listing at SAIC in Arlington, VA (Job ID 2415832)

Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Policy and Strategy Division (AF/A10P), Nuclear Policy and Strategy Branch (AF/A10PS). Work will be performed in the Arlington, VA area (Pentagon).

 Responsibilities include:

• Assess and monitor studies, audits, and reports in work or completed by DoD and other agencies for AF/A10 equities and impacts to the Air Force nuclear mission.
• Perform analysis and draft position papers on strategic Air Force nuclear posture, Conventional-Nuclear Integration (CNI) and deterrence issues.
• Provide subject matter expertise to assist Air Force participation in and governance of Conventional-Nuclear Integration.
• Support AF/A10P engagement in wargaming across DoD, development of nuclear/non-nuclear integration.
• Draft and coordinate staff packages for review and approval.
• Develop briefings and presentations for senior Air Force leadership.
• Coordinate meetings and provide read ahead packages as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background:

 Bachelor's Degree and ten or more years of related experience or Master's Degree and eight years of related experience.  

 Required Experience/Skills: 

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated ability to work across the Air Staff and throughout multiple organizations of the Department of Defense.
• Background and knowledge in deterrence theory, nuclear strategy, arms control, geopolitics, and key military challenges facing the United States.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to manage and successfully accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated superior research, analytic, and writing skills required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

 Desired Skills: 

• Understanding of military operations and plans, particularly Air Force nuclear operations.
• Background and experience designing, analyzing, and participating in wargames.
• Familiarity with the US NC3 system.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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