Strategic Allied Integration Analyst (SME)

SABG is hiring a full-time Strategic Allied Integration Analyst (SME) to provide analytical support to the USSTRATCOM/J57 International Affairs branch and enable a data-driven allied engagement strategy. The analyst will synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to assess allied contributions, support targeted influence operations, and provide insight into the effectiveness of USSTRATCOM assurance activities. The position will analyze allied military capabilities, defense spending, and operational readiness; support international Key Leader Engagement planning; maintain engagement and capability data; assess adversary responses to U.S. and allied strategic messaging, exercises, and engagements; and evaluate allied contributions and alignment with U.S. economic and security interests. This position is contingent upon contract award.

JOB TITLE: Strategic Allied Integration Analyst (SME)
CLEARANCE: Top Secret (TS) with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Nuclear Command and Control (NC2), and Special Access Programs (SAP) accesses
LOCATION: USSTRATCOM, Building 1000, Offutt AFB, NE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide analytical support to the J57 International Affairs branch to enable execution of a data-driven allied engagement strategy.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative data to assess allied contributions, support targeted influence operations, and provide insight into the effectiveness of USSTRATCOM's assurance activities.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of allied military capabilities, defense spending, and operational readiness to develop and maintain a data-driven "Allied Contribution Scorecard" that identifies and quantifies allied defense-spending shortfalls.
• Support development of detailed planning packages for international Key Leader Engagements (KLEs), including sentiment analysis of the information environment.
• Ensure all international KLEs align with Department of War (DoW)-directed allied burden-sharing requirements.
• Maintain a centralized database that tracks all allied engagements, contributions, and capability metrics to support strategic assessments and senior leader decision-making.
• Analyze and report on adversary responses to U.S. and allied strategic messaging, exercises, and engagements, providing assessments on whether U.S. and allied actions are successfully imposing costs and altering the adversary's decision calculus.
• Provide analytical support focused on measuring the tangible contributions of allies, their alignment with U.S. economic and security interests, and the risks of over-extending U.S. commitments to free-riding nations.
• Translate high-level strategy into operational concepts related to strategic deterrence theory and the U.S. nuclear enterprise, including the extension of nuclear deterrence to non-nuclear allies.
• Synthesize disparate qualitative and quantitative data sources, including policy documents, intelligence reporting, diplomatic cables, and operational data, to produce clear, concise, and data-driven assessments for senior leader decision-making.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

At a minimum, the ideal candidate will meet the following experience requirements (candidates that exceed these requirements are strongly preferred):

·       Master's degree (or higher) in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Data Science, or a related national security field is required.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in, or demonstrated working knowledge of, strategic deterrence theory, including its historical application, current U.S. models, and the specific political and military conditions required to justify extension of nuclear deterrence to non-nuclear allies.

·       Minimum 5 years of experience in, or demonstrated working knowledge of, strategic-level military planning, joint operations, and the organizational structure of the U.S. nuclear enterprise; ability to translate high-level strategy into operational concepts.

·       Demonstrated ability to synthesize disparate qualitative and quantitative data, such as policy documents, intelligence reporting, diplomatic cables, and operational data, to produce clear, concise, data-driven assessments for senior leader decision-making.

·       Experience with data visualization, statistical analysis, sentiment analysis tools, or development of predictive models is highly desirable and directly supports command objectives.

SUPERVISION: This position will support USSTRATCOM/J57 and may coordinate with Government personnel, operational and strategic planners, wargame participants, interagency stakeholders, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, Service components, allies, and other mission partners in support of wargaming and experimentation activities.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with data visualization, statistical analysis, sentiment analysis tools, or the development of predictive models.
• Prior direct experience supporting USSTRATCOM, another Combatant Command, Joint Staff, or an equivalent national security organization on allied burden-sharing or assurance analysis.
• Experience supporting planning for international Key Leader Engagements or senior leader academic and organizational engagements.
• Familiarity with emerging AI-enabled analytic tools and their application to allied-contribution or influence-operation assessments.
• Ability to maintain and analyze engagement, contribution, and capability data for strategic assessments
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.

SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Office Suite; data visualization, statistical analysis, sentiment analysis, database, and predictive modeling tools as applicable; and standard Government planning, collaboration, presentation, and decision-support tools.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policy documents, intelligence reporting, diplomatic cables, operational data, defense-spending information, strategic guidance, and allied engagement materials. Ability to prepare clear, concise, data-driven assessments, reports, briefings, and Key Leader Engagement support products for senior leaders.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to synthesize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including defense spending, military capability, readiness, engagement, and contribution metrics; experience with statistical analysis or predictive modeling is highly desirable.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to integrate disparate policy, intelligence, diplomatic, operational, and quantitative data; assess allied contributions and assurance activities; evaluate adversary responses; and translate findings into decision-quality insights for senior leaders.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required in support of task order activities. Contractor personnel may be required to travel as passengers on military transportation into non-hostile areas. All travel is subject to Government approval and applicable Joint Travel Regulation requirements.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

·       Must be a U.S. citizen

·       Must possess, at task order award or before commencement of work/replacement approval, a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for SCI, NC2, and SAP accesses

·       Must comply with the task order DD Form 254 and all applicable USSTRATCOM security instructions, including cybersecurity and physical security requirements

·       Must comply with USSTRATCOM in-processing/out-processing procedures and applicable Privacy Act and nondisclosure requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position requires routine computer-based research, analysis, writing, briefing preparation, meetings, and coordination activities. Exercise and contingency support may require schedule adjustments or work beyond normal core work times based on Government mission needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed at USSTRATCOM, Building 1000, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, with access to classified and unclassified Government facilities, systems, and networks. Off-site or remote work may be authorized by the Government for situational conditions. Personnel must provide exercise and contingency support and complete required annual training to maintain necessary access and certifications.

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