International Programs Analyst

TL;DR

International Programs Analyst: Supporting international engagements for U.S. nuclear matters, including NATO High Level Group processes, mutual defense agreements, and nuclear accident and incident response policy with an accent on developing briefing materials, analyzing high-tempo classified information, and supporting international negotiations and governance. Focus on cross-coordination across NATO technical groups, staffing executive leadership under mutual defense agreements, and producing analytically rigorous staff products for senior decision makers.

Location: Full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA

Company

hirify.global enhances national and homeland security through independent analysis and practical solutions for public institutions.

What you will do

• Develop read-ahead materials, briefing products, and talking points for senior leadership supporting NATO High Level Group (HLG) activities.
• Organize NATO HLG High Level View (HLV) process work by collecting and analyzing data and supporting cross-coordination among NATO technical groups.
• Support NATO efforts to modernize nuclear consultations, command and control systems by drafting and analyzing related materials.
• Support engagements with NATO Allies and Basing Nations, including drafting/reviewing/commenting on working papers and interagency documents.
• Act as Action Officer for governance and administration of mutual defense agreements under the Atomic Energy Act, including support for DASW(NM) and ASW(ND-CBD) executive leadership roles.
• Review and analyze international agreements and support nuclear weapons accident and incident response policy, contingency planning, training, and after-action analysis.

Requirements

• Security clearance: Active TS/SCI
• Bachelor’s degree in international relations, national security studies, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience providing SES-level support and working with international partners/institutions, including international negotiation or diplomatic experience and experience with international/bilateral treaty agreements
• Experience in the nuclear field with a basic understanding of deterrence concepts and the U.S. nuclear stockpile
• Experience drafting technically oriented documents for senior decision makers on highly classified and complex scientific, engineering, and technical topics
• Ability to travel within and outside the U.S. (15–30%)

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite role with all job duties performed at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA (no hybrid or remote options).
• Work in a high-visibility, high-tempo environment supporting senior U.S. and international officials.
• Focus on public service impact through independent analysis and practical solutions.
• Equal opportunity employer; accommodations available under the ADA.

Hiring process

• Application submission and review for eligibility based on clearance and experience requirements.
• Interview steps and evaluation of writing/analytical capabilities for senior decision-maker support.