Chemical Weapons Treaty Analyst

Company: ANSER
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

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 Chemical Weapons Treaty Analyst to work full-time in support of the Naval Treaty Implementation Program (NTIP) which provides comprehensive arms control treaty support to Navy and Marine Corps commanding officers, program managers, senior leaders, and decision-makers. This position allows for 1-2 days of telework per week after an initial ramp up period, with duties otherwise being performed onsite at the client facility in Alexandria, VA.
Position Responsibilities:

• Provide analytical research, policy and operational support, and conducts research, training, and exercising of national security-level issues that encompass or impact the range of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and other nonproliferation, treaty, and arms control issues.
• Provide support on CWC implementation, compliance, and Challenge Inspections; including planning, operations, mission systems, advocacy, and processes related to CWC.
• Support CWC activities and ensure DoD organizations meet CWC implementation and compliance requirements.
• Provide day-to-day action officer support for routine business and respond to short notice requests and activities.
• Operate in a fast-paced and complex environment with multiple, competing requirements and stakeholders.
• Provide technical analysis, studies and research on strategic or international issues.
• Draft courses of actions and recommendations to advance CWC operational issues.
• Support CWC Challenge Inspections planning, exercising, and implementation.
• Assist in developing courseware and training material for DoD personnel.
• Support other conventional and nuclear treaty and agreement activities throughout their lifecycle. Required Qualifications:
  • Possess an active SECRET level security clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in arms control, international relations, national security policy, public policy, and / or weapon system backgrounds.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working in a team environments and communicating with stakeholders.
  • Experience with research, analysis, and writing reports, assessments, responses to requests for information, talking points, briefings, and other products.
  • Ability to travel within the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as internationally on occasion / when required. Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):
    • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
    • Experience interacting with and briefing executive-level leaders and their staff.
    • Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Policy, or a related field
    • Working knowledge of CWC Compliance and implementation requirements, or other treaty or arms control activities.
    • CWC Challenge Inspection exercise experience.
    • Experience with exercises using the Joint Exercise Lifecycle or the Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program.
      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.

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