Mid-Grade Policy And Concepts Analyst - NEC
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Job Description
Join a Mission-Driven Team at The GARRETT GROUP
At The GARRETT GROUP, we believe the best solutions begin with a great team of people. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, mission-focused community committed to excellence in everything we do. We take pride in supporting our nation's most critical missions while creating an environment where our employees can thrive.
Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package-including a competitive 401(k) with company match, a competitive PTO rate, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance-because taking care of you enables you to take care of the mission.
Job Title: Mid-Grade Policy and Concepts Analyst - NEC
Location: Offutt AFB, NE
Position Overview
The Mid-Grade Policy and Concepts Analyst supports national-level Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) policy, planning, and concept development efforts. This role provides expert analysis and integration of strategic guidance into operationally executable requirements, ensuring alignment across national, Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Staff, and Combatant Command directives.
The analyst serves as a key contributor to the development of survivable and endurable NC2/NC3 capabilities, translating complex policy and operational concepts into actionable plans, requirements, and decision-quality products for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in NC2/NC3 operations, capabilities, and procedures, including:
- Operational platforms, communications systems, and modes of operation
- Survivable and endurable NC2/NC3 capability development efforts
- Translating strategic guidance into operational requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of national and DoD policy frameworks, including:
- CJCS Emergency Action Procedures
- USSTRATCOM Emergency Action Procedures
- CJCS Instructions (e.g., 6810.01, 6811.01, 3280.1, 3265.01, 5119.1)
- CJCS OPORD 2CY
- Presidential Policy Directives (PPD-35, PPD-24, PPD-40)
- DoDI 5100.44
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting:
- Senior-level decision documentation and planning (CONOPS, OPLANS, OPORDs)
- Staffing complex packages and adjudicating multi-stakeholder inputs
- Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or OSD-level processes
- Experience participating in NC2/NC3-related working groups and governance forums
- Strong analytical, writing, and briefing skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly
Clearance Requirement
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting United States Strategic Command, Joint Staff, or OSD policy and planning efforts
- Familiarity with NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC) governance and architecture processes
- Experience with nuclear deterrence policy, strategic stability, and global strike mission areas
- Prior military or government service in a related NC2/NC3, plans, or policy role
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