Arms Control Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time on-site arms control support to HQ Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI.
• Conduct research and analysis of Department of Defense, interagency, and international policies, technical issues, and classified U.S. positions relating to arms control treaty negotiations, treaty implementation, compliance planning, and risk management, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific security environment and regional partners.
• Review and comment on U.S. Air Force, PACAF, and higher headquarters arms control proposals, plans, compliance instructions, and policy documents for alignment with Department of Defense and U.S. Government objectives as well as legal and policy compliance.
• Prepare and update command-wide training materials; assist units and subordinate commands in preparing for and executing on-site inspections and compliance verifications associated with arms control agreements, nuclear operations, and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) policy.
• Serve as HQ PACAF subject matter expert (SME) on the implications of arms control, proliferation prevention, and disarmament agreements for command operations, force posture, and strategic planning throughout the Indo-Pacific.
• Provide technical analysis, guidance, and recommendations on arms control operational planning, force deployment, and compliance with national and command-level requirements in the dynamic Indo-Pacific theater.
• Advise PACAF leadership on treaty requirements, reporting obligations, and the operational impact of arms control restrictions; ensure command activities and deployments remain in compliance with U.S. obligations across all assigned jurisdictions.
• Manage military data exchanges and compliance reporting requirements using standardized Air Force, DoD, and treaty-reporting systems, including electronic and classified data submissions.
• Support U.S. Air Force on-site inspection and overflight activity planning and execution required by arms control agreements across the Pacific, liaising with external U.S. agencies and multinational partners as required.
• Train personnel from PACAF installations and tenant units on inspection protocols and access management to protect sensitive U.S., allied, and partner information during verification activities.
• Assess and advise on arms control or verification issues affecting command operations, readiness, engagement activities, and mission assurance—including contingency response and counter-proliferation operations.
• Provide backup subject matter expertise, analysis, and staff support for the PACAF Counter-Proliferation and Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction mission areas as assigned.
• Identify and develop requirements to ensure current and future arms control and CWMD mission needs are properly resourced, tracked, and reported.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Demonstrated experience in arms control treaty implementation and compliance
• Highly desirable: Experience supporting Air Staff, Major Command (MAJCOM), or PACAF arms control mission execution
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a high-operational tempo environment
• Experience liaising with headquarters, subordinate units, and interagency/DoD partners on policy and compliance matters
• Successful completion of formal training courses on arms control treaties preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; skilled in the development of technical reports, plans, and presentation materials
• Expertise in written and verbal briefing, with the ability to develop and present detailed, coordinated recommendations on sensitive issues to senior leaders
• Air Staff, Major Command, or DoD headquarters staff experience (preferred)
• Formal training in the arms control compliance process, including working knowledge of DoD and interagency coordination
• Experience with military/technical program management
• Knowledge of Indo-Pacific regional treaties, agreements, and arms control/counter-proliferation regimes
• Familiarity with host nation partnership, regional engagement, and local compliance requirements
• Knowledge of automated information and data management/reporting systems used for arms control documentation and briefings
• Highly skilled in written and oral communication, including the ability to coordinate and present complex operations orders, technical recommendations, and sensitive policy guidance