The Arctic Policy Consultant will be responsible for providing program support for Maritime Security and Arctic Policy matters across OPNAV. OPNAV serves as the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on joint operations and the development of naval and joint plans, programs, and policies and requires innovative consulting and analytical support to facilitate strategic decision and policy making and perform multidisciplinary forms of plans and policy analysis.

The consultant will lead and assist with the development, drafting, and periodic review of maritime security-related doctrine and policy documents related to the Arctic region. Responsibilities include research, preparing in-depth briefings, papers, and flag correspondence on Arctic maritime operations, including topics such as:

• Sea control, sea denial, maritime security operations, and exercises in the Arctic.
• International law and the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
• Climate change and its impact on Arctic operations.
• Maritime domain awareness and operational threat response.
• High-value unit escort operations and other forms of maritime warfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, assess, and provide recommendations on U.S. National, Department of Defense (DoD), and Department of the Navy (DoN) policies, strategies, and operational concepts related to the Arctic, including the U.S. National Strategy for the Arctic Region (NSAR) and the DoN Arctic      Strategy.
• Enhance Navy participation in activities directed by Presidential Policy Directives associated with maritime operations in the Arctic.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships and collaborative partnerships across the joint force, including Combatant Commands, Services, other U.S. Departments and Agencies, Allies, and partner nations.
• Identify and develop opportunities to strengthen partnerships and advance common interests related to global maritime security and governance, particularly in the Arctic region.
• Review, analyze, and assess DoN doctrine, strategy, and policy to address maritime operational challenges, specifically in the Arctic region.
• Attend Arctic-related seminars, conferences, working groups, and other forums, providing verbal and written feedback such as readouts and Action After Reports (AARs).
• Provide analysis, advice, and counsel to senior OPNAV leaders regarding Arctic policy and operational concepts.
• Inform and educate colleagues within OPNAV and across the joint force on Arctic maritime security operations and policy.
• Manage, coordinate, and respond to Arctic-related requests for information from OPNAV.
• Support, prepare, and execute engagements related to Arctic policy and OPNAV stakeholders.

This role requires an individual with strong analytical, research, and policy development skills, as well as expertise in Arctic maritime security and strategic planning. The consultant must be able to work effectively in a complex, high-level policy environment and coordinate with multiple stakeholders across the DoD, DoN, and international partners.

Requirements

· An Active Secret level security clearance and the ability to maintain a clearance at this level.

· A Master’s degree in the field of political-military decision-making, strategic studies, national security affairs, maritime policy, business or public administration/budget analysis, or related fields.

· Shall possess ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in capability definition of analytic support and DoD program analysis activities. Experience in Warfare areas including Aviation Operations and Scheduling, Ship and Submarine Operations and Scheduling, Global Force Management, Global Posture Policy, Maritime Policy to include Arctic Policy, and Maritime Security Operations.

· Shall possess experience operating across Echelon 3 or higher staff levels.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

· Advanced writing and editing skills.

· Ability to track and follow through on projects to completion.

· Superior organization and interpersonal skills.

· Prior OPNAV and/or SECNAV experience desired.

Location:
Arlington, VA, Monday - Friday (40 hours/week regularly)

Benefits:
The ATSI benefits package includes:

• Direct Deposits & Allotments
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Vacation & Sick leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• Virtual Doctor Visit Program for Employees & Dependents - unlimited number of visits at no cost
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Parking and/or Transit
• Voluntary Life Insurance Program
• Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare, dependent care, & transportation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Pet Insurance
• AFLAC
• Grocery Delivery Service Fee Reimbursement
• 401(k) plan with company match and profit share options

ATSI is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable law.