Nuclear Mission Integration and Support Analyst
OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:
ANSER is seeking an analyst to provide mission integration support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters (ODASD/NM). This support includes analysis of best method/s to advance NM position and ideas within OSD, Joint Staff, nuclear Combatant Commands, Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, President and Congress. This includes the development of the concepts and production of those materials necessary to bring the concepts to fruition.
Specifically, the analyst will:
Responsibilities:
- Provide support and assistance to ODASD/NM in areas of planning, implementation, documentation, and management of current and future nuclear weapons strategy.
- Recommend refinement of the ODASD/NM Vision/Mission statements and the associated goals necessary to achieve the stated vision/mission.
- Provide editing and quality assurance for correspondence OASD(NCB/NM) staff packages, additional internal taskings and read ahead materials.
- Provide studies and analyses in the conduct of support activities, many of which will be short duration, time-sensitive activities involving issues of a critical, delicate, and high-impact nature. The support includes in-depth research and analysis of information in response to questions of US Nuclear policy, strategy, doctrine, and operations.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess a Top Secret clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years’ or more years of experience is required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to draft for senior policy decision makers technical documents on highly classified and complex scientific, engineering and technical topics/subjects
- Excellent writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of editorial principles and techniques
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Must be able to work at customer site at the Pentagon in support of senior management or Executives with little supervision for sustained periods
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of nuclear weapons systems and operations, nuclear weapons physical security and safety expertise, international nuclear cooperation programs expertise, nuclear forensics, and nuclear survivability
- Demonstrated experience working in an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Joint Staff/Interagency environment
- Exposure to a scientific, engineering, or technical field
What ANSER Can Offer You:
- ANSER is a not-for-profit corporation that performs studies and analysis supporting national security and public policy. Our unique position enables us to provide objective recommendations and innovative solutions for our nation. We are committed exclusively to public service. Here, the mission always comes first.
- Our mission is to inform decisions that shape the nation’s future. We value integrity, collaboration, and excellence. We look for teammates who are pro-active in identifying our nation’s toughest problems and develop innovative approaches to solve them.
- ANSER offers competitive benefits, including significant training, education, and professional development opportunities. We also provide a 401K retirement plan, health care options, and 100% employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- A team of patriotic, public-service oriented, and dedicated individuals.