Arms Control Analyst

Dynamis is seeking an Arms Control Analyst to support USAFE's arms control mission at HQ USAFE Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The role involves researching, reviewing, and analyzing policy, programming, and technical issues related to arms control treaties, implementation, and compliance. The analyst will provide recommendations on policy and operations, including treaty negotiations and guidance documents, and offer expert analytical support for arms control.

Must Have

• Provide full-time on-site support to Headquarters United States Air Force in Europe (HQ USAFE).
• Research and analysis of policy and technical issues associated with classified U.S. positions.
• Review U.S. classified HQ USAF arms control proposals for the DoD Compliance Review Group.
• Support a full range of arms control implementation and compliance activities mandated by treaties.
• Act as subject matter expert on the implications of agreements affecting the European Area of Operations.
• Advise leadership at USAFE regarding treaty requirements and obligations.
• Input, verify, and transmit information related to US forces in Europe via the Arms Control Enterprise System.
• Manage military data exchanges required by treaties and agreements.
• Support on-site inspection and overflight activities throughout Europe.
• Train installation personnel to support on-site inspections.
• Assess and minimize impact of arms control issues that affect operations.
• Provide backup support to the Counter-Proliferation and Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction missions.
• Develop requirements to properly resource current and future arms control requirements.

Good to Have

• Experience providing support to HQ USAFE in executing its arms control responsibilities
• Completion of formal training courses on arms control treaties
• Air Staff or Major Command Headquarters staff experience
• Working knowledge of the arms control process within DoD and the organizations that are involved
• Familiarity with Air Force planning and programming process
• Working knowledge of the complexities of the USAFE/EUCOM/NATO/European environment
• 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
• Knowledge of Air Force counter-proliferation, C-CBRN and CWMD doctrine and policy
• 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
• 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
• Technical skill in organizing multiple program goals and objectives, developing plans, managing and scheduling work to accomplish the mission
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of automated information systems and the ability to use database systems to generate reports, briefing materials and/or comparable documents

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret Clearance
• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs
• Superb briefing and writing skills
• 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.

Preferred:

• Completion of formal training courses on arms control treaties
• Air Staff or Major Command Headquarters staff experience
• Working knowledge of the arms control process within DoD and the organizations that are involved
• Familiarity with Air Force planning and programming process
• Working knowledge of the complexities of the USAFE/EUCOM/NATO/European environment
• 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
• Knowledge of Air Force counter-proliferation, C-CBRN and CWMD doctrine and policy
• 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
• 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
• Technical skill in organizing multiple program goals and objectives, developing plans, managing and scheduling work to accomplish the mission
• 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
• 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
• Knowledge of automated information systems and the ability to use database systems to generate reports, briefing materials and/or comparable documents