International Programs Analyst

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance with developing read ahead materials, briefing products, and talking points for the Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence and Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs (ASW(ND-CBD)) in their role as the Vice Chair of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) High Level Group (HLG).
• Provide support and assistance with organizing meetings, developing materials, and collecting and analyzing data related to the NATO HLG’s High Level View (HLV) process.
• Provide support and assistance with developing materials, and collecting and analyzing information and data related to NATO’s efforts to modernize its nuclear consultations, command and control systems.
• Provide support and assistance to engagements with NATO Allies, including Basing Nations, on work strands not specifically listed above that are related to the safety, security, and survivability of U.S. nuclear weapons forward deployed to Europe.
• Serve as Action Officer for the governance and administration of mutual defense agreements authorized under the Atomic Energy Act.
• Review, analyze, and provide support for negotiating international agreements related to U.S. nuclear weapons, nuclear material, and nuclear reactors.
• Provide technical support and assistance on nuclear weapons accident and incident response policies, contingency planning, and training.
• Contribute to annual reports to Congress and the President; conduct analysis and prepare relevant staff products and briefings; and routinely draft Principal-level correspondence, staff packages, issue papers, preparatory reading material, presentations, and trip books.

Required Qualifications

• Possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, national security studies, or similar related field
• 6+ years of experience providing SES level support, working with international partners and international institutions, international negotiation or diplomatic experience; and experience with international or bilateral treaty agreements
• Experience in the nuclear field with a basic understanding of deterrence concepts and the U.S. nuclear stockpile
• Experience working with international partners and senior U.S. and foreign government officials
• Experience with analytical work in a high-visibility and high-tempo office setting
• Experience drafting technically oriented documents for senior decision makers on highly classified and complex scientific, engineering, and technical topics and subjects
• Excellent writing skills and an in-depth knowledge of editorial principles and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to travel to locations within and outside the U.S. (15-30%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an Office of the Secretary of War (OSW), Joint Staff, Service Staff, U.S. European Command, other U.S. Government Agency, or NATO environment
• Knowledge of nuclear policy, nuclear weapons operations, and international nuclear cooperation programs
• Exposure to a scientific, engineering, or technical field

Benefits

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org.

Pay

Full Time Salary Range for this position for this position: $82,700 - $120,000 USD

Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.