Policy Analyst (United States Air Force Europe and Air Force Africa)

About the role

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Policy Analyst focusing on the United States Air Force Europe and Air Force Africa (USAFE) to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide full-time, arms control subject-matter expertise to USAFE and other DAF units, supporting a full range of arms control activities, arms control policy formulation, development, and dissemination.

This position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on policy and technical issues to provide recommendations on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the USAFE, HAF, the DoW, and interagency forums (e.g., CRGs, IWGs)
• Provide technical expertise on all treaty implementation and compliance activities.
• Support the preparation of annual programming and budgeting submissions for the USAFE treaty-related activities.
• Review and provide input on USAFE and unit-level compliance plans and instructions.
• Input all required notifications and data into the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES).
• Plan, schedule, and manage annual exercise events within the USAFE Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Assist units in preparing for treaty implementation exercises and real-world on-site inspections.
• Provide direct on-site assistance during exercises and inspections and update all relevant HAF and USAFE guidance documents.
• Deliver quarterly-reviewed and updated USAFE-unique training materials.
• Work directly with Program Executive Offices (PEOs) and System Program Offices (SPOs) to review and track acquisition programs, ensuring full compliance with all in-force and developing treaties.
• Conduct detailed research and analysis on policy and technical issues to support USAFE positions on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
• Produce formal treaty analysis papers, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Provide full logistical support for all USAFE-sponsored conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Prepare and manage all event materials (agendas, briefings, etc.), facilitate the event, and produce detailed after-action reports and meeting minutes.
• Conduct continuous research, review, and analysis of policy and technical issues.
• Provide formal comments on official documents and produce detailed recommendations on Air Force policy and operations concerning treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the supported USAFE and external entities, including DAF, the DoW, and other interagency planning and policymaking forums.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• US citizenship
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to maintain it
• Bachelor's degree
• Ten years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including five years of DoD experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree
• Eight years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including five years of DoD experience