Job opening: NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATY ANALYST
Salary: $132 368 - 172 075 per year
Published at: Aug 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as a Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Analyst and lead senior military policy representative in the negotiation and implementation of assigned nuclear arms control treaties and agreements for the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), future nuclear arms control agreements/treaties, other multi- or bilateral Weapons of Mass Destruction treaties, and in other related international forums.
Duties
As a NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL TREATY ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Serves as the primary subject matter expert (SME) on assigned nuclear arms control agreements/treaties implementation and compliance;
Reviews higher-level written guidance dealing with nuclear arms control treaties or agreements for consistency, clarity, and potential impact to military operations;
Uses analytical tools at both technical and policy levels to assess, evaluate, and develop solutions to treaty compliance issues that are complex, broad in scope, and highly sensitive;
Assists senior military officials in providing military advice to the President and Secretary of Defense;
Develops, advises, and coordinates on nuclear arms control initiatives and policy in the interagency and represents the senior military officials on United States nuclear arms control delegations to international venues;
Prepares communications for the senior military officials to a wide array of audiences on complex issues, both national and international, internal, and external to the U.S. Government
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
- Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Work Schedule: Fulltime
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework
- Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
- Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
- Required to obtain and maintain classified courier orders.
- Term position not to exceed three (3) years; may be extended, or terminated at the discretion of the agency.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
Serving as a policy representative for applicable Treaties and Agreements to assess compliance and review guidance for senior military officials;
Briefing complex issues during interagency and international meetings on policy for senior leaders;
Assisting in the preparation of Congressional testimony regarding national security, defense policy or risk assessment;
Applying U.S. military command structure and organizational relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the military organizations are represented in the development of joint nuclear arms controls treaty/agreement and emerging policies.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Contacts
- Address Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Staff
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20318
US
- Name: DE Applicant Inquires
- Phone: 614-692-0420
- Email: [email protected]
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