Nuclear Safety and Security Analyst

Company Overview

Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking a Nuclear Safety and Security Analyst to provide support to the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters (ODASD/NM) on Nuclear Surety and Exercise Programs.

Responsibilities

Specifically, the analyst will:

• Assist in reviewing and updating the nuclear weapon systems surety program and incorporating modifications to OSD policies and procedures to defend against an evolving threat environment.
• Assist in developing guidance and methodologies for the development of threat, vulnerability and risk assessments within the DoD and U.S. nuclear enterprise.
• Provide support and assistance to policy reviews and interpretations in response to Military Departments’ requests for clarification of OSD policies and procedures.
• Assist in reviews of safety studies and assessments.
• Support and assist in evaluating, coordinating, and supporting USD(A&S) approval of Military Departments’ Weapon System Safety Rules.
• Provide program support and analysis for nuclear weapons and materials, including special nuclear materials, transportation guidance and execution of movements for DoD and Interagency and International partners.
• Develop materials, provide technical support, and assist in coordination for meetings, and conferences as required, including attending, recording, and summarizing the results of the meetings or conferences.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance; able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in international affairs/relations, security studies, or similar related discipline; or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated five years of relevant experience.
• Proven analytical work in a high-visibility and high-tempo office setting.
• Experience drafting technically oriented documents for senior policy decision makers on highly classified and complex scientific, engineering, and technical topics and subjects.
• Excellent writing skills and in-depth knowledge of editorial principles and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat.
  
  

Highly Desired Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience working in an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Joint Staff/Service Staff/Interagency environment.
• knowledge of nuclear weapons systems and operations, nuclear weapons physical security and safety expertise, and/or international nuclear cooperation programs expertise.
  
  

Disclaimer

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org. ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.