CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

*This is a contingent opportunity

CWMD/Nuclear Analyst

K2 Group is seeking a CWMD/Nuclear Analyst to support Headquarters Air Force. In this role, you will combine strategic vision, policy acumen, and deep analytical expertise to design and execute mission-critical solutions for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) initiatives. In this role, you will interface directly with key decision-makers to evaluate strategic initiatives, optimize policy alignment, and build robust frameworks for risk management, compliance, and procedural excellence.

Duties:

• Research, evaluate, and refine policy frameworks and analytical workflows to optimize program performance across complex CWMD operational environments.
• Shape high-level defense planning, treaty compliance, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure mission success and seamless alignment with national security goals.
• Produce timely, actionable analysis, point papers, programmatic reports, and briefings to advise senior leadership on critical national priorities.
• Provide detailed analytical and preparatory support for Air Force participation in NC3-related governance forums, technical discussions, and high-level senior leader engagements.
• Review, analyze, and draft guidance on national and international treaties/agreements (e.g., Chemical Weapons Convention [CWC], Biological Weapons Convention [BWC], Non-Proliferation Treaty [NPT]) to ensure defense program alignment.
• Assess and integrate Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command (COCOM) NC3 requirements into DAF policies and guidance.
• Lead the drafting, editing, and coordination of updates to two critical Air Force NC3 policy documents, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and cross-organizational alignment.
• Coordinate formal staffing and cross-organizational input across Headquarters Air Force and key stakeholders, managing feedback via enterprise task management systems.
• Represent and support the Air Force in NC3 technical working groups, steering boards, and governance forums to foster collaboration and advocate for Air Force equities.

Requirements:

• 3-10 year’s experience developing and analyzing procedures, workflows, and documentation for CWMD or defense policy programs
• Experience developing, analyzing, and authoring procedures, workflows, and policy documentation for CWMD, NC3, or defense programs.
• Direct experience evaluating national strategic guidance documents (e.g., National Defense Strategy [NDS], Nuclear Posture Review [NPR], National Biodefense Strategy).
• Ability to assess CWMD implications across OPLANs, campaign plans, and contested environments.
• Familiarity with NC3 modernization efforts, governance structures, and treaty compliance strategies.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Required

Benefits: K2 Group’s benefit offerings include: Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance; FSA Medical & FSA Dependent Care; Pre-tax 401(k) & ROTH 401(k) plans; Profit Sharing Plan; Life & Accidental Death Insurance; Short Term/ Long Term Disability; Voluntary Group Life Insurance option; Tuition Reimbursement; Job-related Course Reimbursement; Holiday Pay; and Paid Time-Off.