Mid-Grade Policy and Concepts Analyst - NEC with Security Clearance

Job Overview

The Mid-Grade Policy and Concepts Analyst - NEC position supports national-level Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) policy, planning, and concept development efforts. This role provides expert analysis and integration of strategic guidance into operationally executable requirements, ensuring alignment across national, Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command directives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in NC2/NC3 operations, capabilities, and procedures, including:
• Operational platforms, communications systems, and modes of operation
• Survivable and endurable NC2/NC3 capability development efforts
• Translating strategic guidance into operational requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge of national and DoD policy frameworks, including:
• CJCS Emergency Action Procedures
• USSTRATCOM Emergency Action Procedures
• CJCS Instructions (e.g., 6810.01, 6811.01, 3280.1, 3265.01, 5119.1)
• CJCS OPORD 2CY
• Presidential Policy Directives (PPD-35, PPD-24, PPD-40)
• DoDI 5100.44
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting:
• Senior-level decision documentation and planning (CONOPS, OPLANS, OPORDs)
• Staffing complex packages and adjudicating multi-stakeholder inputs
• Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or OSD-level processes
• Experience participating in NC2/NC3-related working groups and governance forums
• Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly

Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting United States Strategic Command, Joint Staff, or OSD policy and planning efforts
• Familiarity with NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) governance and architecture processes
• Experience with nuclear deterrence policy, strategic stability, and global strike mission areas
• Prior military or government service in a related NC2/NC3, plans, or policy role