Nuclear Weapons Council Analyst - Military veterans preferred

2025-08-22
Anser
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Arlington
Virginia
22201
United States

Company Overview:

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 Summary

ANSER is seeking a Nuclear Weapons Council Analyst. This role directly supports the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) by conducting research, analysis, and coordination on a wide range of issues related to the U.S. nuclear deterrent mission and posture. In this role you will draft, edit, and manage policy, procedural, and reporting documents intended for the highest levels of government, including the President and Congress. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Translate complex nuclear stockpile issues into clear, concise summaries for senior DoD leaders.
  • Review and summarize congressional testimony, legislation, and reports relevant to nuclear equities; support leadership preparation for congressional engagements.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders across National Labs, NNSA, USSTRATCOM, Joint Staff, OUSD offices, DTRA, Armed Services, and the Intelligence Community on nuclear weapons issues.
  • Support OSDs statutory and presidentially mandated reporting, including data collection, drafting, coordination, and final delivery.
  • Assist in the management and execution of NWC and subordinate committee functions, including:
    • Maintaining rosters, distribution lists, and planning calendars.
    • Providing meeting support (logistics, scheduling, slides, minutes, action item tracking).
    • Managing office automation, file systems, and database support.
    • Supporting logistics for NWC trips and field visits.
  • Support DoD participation in oversight bodies, studies, policy reviews, and inquiries related to the nuclear arsenal.
  • Deliver client-ready written products (memos, briefs, reports) for senior DoD officials.
  • Apply critical thinking to navigate complex, multi-stakeholder issues with competing interests.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligible.
  • Bachelors degree in national security, international relations, engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in defense, nuclear policy, or related fields.
  • Proven experience providing staff support in a government or defense environment.
  • Prior experience providing effective and succinct written communication with executive-level government officials.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience as a Congressional Liaison or in direct congressional engagement.

 

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities 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, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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