Nuclear Stockpile Analyst

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Nuclear Stockpile Analyst / Policy Advisor to provide subject matter expertise and analytical support for the management and sustainment of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. This role supports senior-level engagement across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DoE), and interagency partners, ensuring informed decision-making through rigorous analysis, policy development, and coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis on nuclear stockpile sustainment issues, identifying risks, trends, and strategic implications.
• Synthesize information from a wide range of stakeholders to develop formal policy positions, recommendations, and analytical products for government leadership.
• Prepare high-quality written materials, including research papers, white papers, decision papers, briefings, and draft testimony.
• Serve as the focal point for coordinating nuclear stockpile-related staff packages, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to Air Force staffing processes.
• Review and provide formal comments on sustainment-related documents from internal and external organizations, facilitating resolution of feedback across stakeholders.
• Participate in technical discussions, meetings, wargames, and interagency forums, representing organizational equities and capturing key insights.
• Analyze information from engagements to assess impacts and develop recommended courses of action for leadership consideration.
• Maintain organized records of current and historical nuclear stockpile activities to ensure programmatic continuity and knowledge retention.
• Develop and manage structured archives of decisions, policies, and supporting materials for easy access and reference.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Demonstrated experience in nuclear enterprise, defense policy, strategic systems, or related national security fields
• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking capabilities
• Proven ability to develop policy documents, briefings, and formal reports for senior leaders
• Familiarity with DoD, DoE, and interagency coordination processes
• Experience managing complex staff coordination and review processes

Company Description

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world-from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.