Policy Analyst (United States Space Force)

About the role

Apogee is seeking a Policy Analyst to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10) by providing full-time, on-site arms control subject-matter expertise to the United States Space Force and other Department of the Air Force (DAF) units. This role involves supporting a full range of arms control activities, policy formulation, development, and dissemination. The position is located at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, VA, and is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Policy Formulation & Dissemination: 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 USSF, HAF, the Department of Defense (DoD), and interagency forums (e.g., CRGs, IWGs).
• Implementation & Compliance: Provide technical expertise on treaty implementation and compliance activities. Support the preparation of annual programming and budgeting submissions for USSF treaty-related activities. Review and provide input on USSF and unit-level compliance plans and instructions. Input all required notifications and data into the Arms Control Enterprise System (ACES).
• Exercise & Inspection Support: Plan, schedule, and manage annual exercise events within the USSF 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 USSF guidance documents.
• Education & Training: Provide quarterly-reviewed and updated USSF-unique training materials. A log of changes will be submitted with each update.
• Modernization & Acquisition: 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. Provide treaty expertise and advice to PEOs and SPOs regarding program impacts on treaty compliance.
• Analysis & Research: Conduct detailed research and analysis on policy and technical issues to support USSF positions on treaty negotiations, implementation, and compliance. Produce formal treaty analysis papers, impact assessments, and recommendations.
• Conference & Meeting Support: Provide full logistical support for all USSF-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.
• Policy Analysis & Recommendation: 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.
• Interagency Liaison: Serve as the primary liaison between the supported USSF and external entities, including DAF, the DoD, and other interagency planning and policymaking forums. Represent USSF equities and positions in key forums such as CRGs, IWGs, and interagency backstopping meetings.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including five (5) years of DoD experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI.
• Education: Master’s degree.
• Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, including five (5) years of DoD experience.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The position is contingent upon contract award.