Arms Control Analyst

at  Dynamis Inc

Dynamis is seeking an Arms Control Analyst who will support USAFE’s arms control mission and will research, review, analyze policy, programming, and technical issues, comment on documents, and provide recommendations on policy and operations to include arms control treaty negotiations, treaty-related implementation, compliance planning, guidance documents, and Air Force Instructions. The Analyst shall provide expert analytical support services for arms control support on-site at HQ USAFE Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret Clearance, with SCI eligibility
• Experience in working arms control implementation and compliance issues
• Highly desirable: Experience providing support to HQ USAFE in executing its arms control responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work with subordinate unit and higher headquarters personnel on arms control issues
• Completion of formal training courses on arms control treaties preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Superb briefing and writing skills
• Air Staff or Major Command Headquarters staff experience preferred
• Working knowledge of the arms control process within DoD and the organizations that are involved preferred
• Familiarity with Air Force planning and programming process preferred
• Working knowledge of the complexities of the USAFE/EUCOM/NATO/European environment preferred
• Knowledge of Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE), Vienna Document 2011 on Confidence and Security Building Measures (CSBM), Open Skies (OS), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) treaty texts, issues and policies preferred
• Knowledge of Air Force counter-proliferation, C-CBRN and CWMD doctrine and policy preferred
• Knowledge of host country practices and policies as delineated in government-to-government agreements or through the execution of responsibilities necessary to carry out duties preferred
• Knowledge of Air Force doctrine, policy and programmatic in support of arms control operations, as well as knowledge of specific host country regulations, policy and law as it applies to the implementation of treaties in theater preferred
• Technical skill in organizing multiple program goals and objectives, developing plans, managing and scheduling work to accomplish the mission preferred
• Ability to take treaty text and broad-based guidance from multiple sources, applying analytical reasoning and translating guidance into organizational instructions, plans, policies and directives preferred
• Ability to understand positions, issues, and interpretations based upon host country law, values, and historical interpretation by host nation officials from various nations and cultures for military information exchange, problem resolution, liaison, coordination, and implementation of treaty compliance initiatives preferred
• Knowledge of automated information systems and the ability to use database systems to generate reports, briefing materials and/or comparable documents preferred
• Displays a high level of skill in both written and oral communications to include the ability to develop comprehensive, detailed and coordinated operations orders and instructions and presents sensitive recommendations concerning critical issues.

• Provides full-time on-site support to Headquarters United States Air Force in Europe (HQ USAFE).
• Support shall include research and analysis of policy and technical issues associated with classified U.S. positions on conventional arms control treaty negotiations, treaty-related implementation and compliance planning, preparation of programming and budgeting submissions, and liaison between HQ U.S. European Command, HQ USAFE and other AF and DoD-wide operational planning and policy making forums
• Analyst shall review U.S. classified HQ USAF arms control proposals for the DoD Compliance Review Group; AF MAJCOM and unit treaty compliance plans and/or instructions; update HQ USAFE-wide training materials; and assist units in preparation for on-site inspections
• Supports a full range of arms control implementation and compliance activities mandated by legally and politically-binding treaties and agreements including, but not limited to the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, the Vienna Document, the Chemical Weapons Convention, and the Global Exchange of Military Information.
• Acts as subject matter expert on the implications of the agreements directly and indirectly affecting the European Area of Operations.
• Provides expert technical arms control support in the arms control planning area.
• Advises leadership at USAFE regarding treaty requirements and obligations and ensures deployment of forces are consistent with levied restrictions.
• Inputs, verifies, and transmits information related to the type, number, and status of United States (US) forces in Europe via the Arms Control Enterprise System.
• Manages military data exchanges required by the aforementioned treaties and agreements.
• Supports on-site inspection and overflight activities required by treaties at locations throughout Europe where US forces are stationed.
• Trains installation personnel to support on-site inspections as well as how to manage access to the installation or facilities in a manner that protects sensitive US, NATO, and allied programs and information.
• Assesses and minimizes impact of arms control issues that affect operations and supports commander’s focus areas of engagement and readiness.
• Provides backup support to the Counter-Proliferation and Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction missions of the USAFE Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation Branch.
• Develops requirements to properly resource current and future arms control requirements.