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Nuclear Budget and Policy Analyst

SAIC
Arlington, USA
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Required Qualifications:

  • U.S. citizenship, and an active Top-Secret Clearance (TS/SCI eligibility required).
  • Proven expertise in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizational structure, policies, and strategic deterrence/nuclear integration operations.
  • Extensive experience working with DoW’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including expertise in interacting with the Department of the Air Force and Joint Staff.
  • Strong understanding of Department of War (DoW) financial management systems, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles, and federal appropriations and budgetary processes.
  • Proficiency with collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint) and task management tools (e.g., CATMS, eTask, TMT).
  • Exceptional communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to convey complex budget and policy concepts in both technical and non-technical terms.
  • Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years or more of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree and eight (8) years in successfully executing programmatic responsibilities related to defense funding and policy analysis.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of current NC3 modernization efforts and associated governance structures.
  • Proficiency in policy development, resource advocacy, and regulatory compliance monitoring within the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) or other federal agencies.
  • Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-organizational teams and foster stakeholder engagement.
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, National Security Studies, Defense Economics, or similar disciplines).

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive financial exhibits and program status reports to support the effective management of NC3 portfolios, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and funding directives.
  • Draft budget justifications and advocacy materials for use in internal programming, the Budget Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle, and congressional budget reviews to secure resources for NC3 programs.
  • Conduct detailed program and budget analysis throughout all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Deliver recommendations to optimize funding allocation and strategic outcomes.
  • Coordinate organizational input across Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and achieving unified results in budget and policy decisions.
  • Lead the development and delivery of insightful financial briefings, high-quality point papers, programmatic overviews, and decision-support materials.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advocate for Headquarters Air Force policies in budgeting, programming, and nuclear governance forums, including technical working groups and strategic leadership engagements.

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