Policy Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Policy Analyst supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Office of Strategy, Planning and Policy (AF/A10P), International Treaties and Agreements Branch (AF/A10PI). 

• Provide subject matter expertise on implementation and compliance activities for arms control treaties and international agreements impacting Air Force equities
• Support Chemical Weapons Convention and Biological Weapons Convention portfolios to assist with the logistics, planning and execution of table-top, field and Base Assistance Team training and preparedness exercises
• Support arms control education and training efforts including planning and execution of annual arms control course, treaty profile summary reference book and treaty compliance officer handbook Treaty Compliance Officers (TCOs) and other supporting materials
• Track professional development and academic community engagement opportunities (workshops, symposiums, training courses, etc.) pertaining to AF/A10PI and communicate with team and A10P leadership
• Assist with annual arms control workshop and MAJCOM outreach
• Assist with updating and maintaining Air Force Instructions and other guidance detailing Air Force treaty implementation and compliance plans as required by DoD guidance
• Utilize MS Office applications to develop briefings and presentations
• Draft issue papers, reports, meeting minutes and other documents, as required
• Draft and coordinate staff packages for review and approval including use of the  Task Management Tool

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and three or more years of related experience or Master’s Degree and one year of related experience  

• Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Department of Defense

• Expert user of MS Word, Excel, Point Power and Outlook

• Strong written and oral communications skills

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Demonstrated research, analytic, and writing skills required

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Skills:

• Understanding of Air Force processes highly desirable

• Knowledge of arms control treaties (Biological Weapons Convention, Chemical Weapons Convention, Conventional Forces in Europe, New START, Vienna Document and related areas) and nuclear issues are strongly preferred

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.