Nuclear Stockpile Stewardship Analyst

About the role

We need a research analyst to help us solve complex problems for our clients. As a member of our strategic deterrence and nuclear integration team, you’ll assist in supporting our client's objective to maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent aligned to national defense strategies. You’ll be responsible for providing insights that enhance leadership decision-making, strengthening interagency cohesion, and preparing the USAF and other related agencies to navigate the evolving global nuclear landscape.

Responsibilities

As an operations analyst, you’ll be part of a team performing analysis and providing policy recommendations regarding nuclear stockpile stewardship and modernization. You’ll use your academic expertise, professional experience, and understanding of national security policy to help the team ensure our clients are fully prepared to contribute strategically to nuclear weapons management, policy formulation, interagency collaboration, and the broader defense mission.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working professionally in classified environments
• Experience evaluating nuclear weapon safety, security, and effectiveness requirements
• Experience analyzing nuclear forces posture, modernization programs, and strategic capabilities
• Experience with open-source research
• Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) concepts
• Knowledge of U.S. nuclear stockpile lifecycle, modernization efforts, and sustainment activities
• Ability to use tools supporting data analysis, documenting, organizing, and reporting, such as Excel or SharePoint
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, System Engineering, or Mathematics

Nice If You Have

• Experience supporting HQ USAF, STRATCOM, AFGSC, NC3, or nuclear C2
• Knowledge of nuclear weapons physics
• Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills tailored for briefing senior stakeholders
• Possession of excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification
• Completion of RSO training
• Completion of nuclear and radiological training

Benefits

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.