Treaties Expert

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

SPA's Joint Defense Support Group has a diverse portfolio encompassing the US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Army, the US Surface Navy, and the Navy Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education Enterprise. Technical analysts and engineers provide tailored program management for life-cycle systems engineering and logistics support, rapid capabilities development and fielding, cyber warfare operations, nuclear command, control and communications, and design, production, and maintenance support. Military Operations analysts provide operational and decision support to advanced studies, wargame development, requirements development, materiel operations, supply strategies, program integration, and fleet readiness.

SPA has a near-term need for a highly experienced international treaties and agreements subject matter expert to support our customer in Arlington, VA.

The Treaties Expert will provide guidance and recommendations to the Government team on Air Force requirements derived from specific treaties and agreements. Work entails monitoring Air Force activities for treat implementation and guidance, providing background information and/or implementation issues in anticipation and response to Government queries, researching and presenting recommendations to mid- and senior-level leaders, and coordinating with geographically-separated treaty compliance officers.

Required Qualifications

• Recent experience and expertise with arms control and disarmament treaties
• Recent experience and demonstrated expertise in implementation and compliance activities across multiple organizations
• Recent experience coordinating with DAF, Joint Staff, and OSD organizations regarding treaty issues
• Recent experience and expertise with DTRA or Service-specific treaty databases or similar applications
• Bachelors' degree and 10 years' experience with treaty requirements and implementation
• Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Desired Qualifications

• 15 years' experience with Air Force or Navy strategic deterrence policies and programs
• Top Secret clearance
• Prior weapon system qualification within strategic deterrence systems