DETERRENCE ANALYST EXPERT

About the Role

Constellation West is seeking a senior-level expert to support US defense policy, strategy, and plans related to strategic deterrence. This role requires deep theoretical and historical knowledge of deterrence, game theory, and the current strategic threat environment, combined with practical experience in military strategy and nuclear enterprise operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in US defense policy, strategy, or plans related to strategic deterrence, OR a demonstrated working knowledge with at least 10 years in the field
• Accredited Master's degree required (Doctoral degree preferred in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, STEM, or related national security field)
• Expert-level knowledge of deterrence theory, deterrence models, and deterrence strategy
• Expert knowledge of historical US deterrence strategies, models, their defining characteristics, and successes
• Knowledge of game theory
• Knowledge of strategic military strategy, planning, operations, and the nuclear enterprise
• Knowledge of the current strategic threat environment
• Recent publication within the past 5–10 years in strategic studies, deterrence, or related nuclear matters is highly desirable

About the Organization

Constellation West is an award-winning company delivering Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions along with non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, the company partners with key organizations as a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, serving the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Many positions supporting US federal government require employees to hold security clearances.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Competitive health benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 PTO days
• Veteran hiring preference