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Nuclear Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

Shaw AFB, SCFull-time$62–141K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$62–141K/yr
Location
Shaw AFB, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Nuclear Analyst provides analytical and administrative support to the USAF on strategic plans and policy support services. The role supports adaptation of Air Force nuclear deterrence strategies and programs to evolving security threats, records discussions and decisions during forums, and assists the strategic deterrence and nuclear integration initiative during heightened operations. Work includes nuclear enterprise governance, policy revisions, strategic assessments, and other mission demands.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Nuclear Security, nice to haveNuclear Deterrence, nice to haveNonproliferation, nice to haveCounterproliferation, nice to haveIntelligence Analysis, nice to haveStrategic Planning, nice to haveData Collection, nice to haveData Modeling, nice to haveData Interpretation, nice to haveNuclear Operations Evaluation, nice to haveNC3 Concepts, requiredData Analysis Tools, requiredExcel, requiredSharePoint, requiredInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveBriefing Senior Stakeholders, nice to haveAnalytical Thinking, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveOpen-Source Research, nice to haveNuclear Safety Regulations, nice to haveNonproliferation Frameworks, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years Classified Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance, requiredBachelor's in Nuclear Engineering or Related, requiredRadiation Safety Officer Training Certification, nice to haveRadiological Emergency Management Certification, nice to haveLean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, nice to haveNuclear Security Fundamentals Courses, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Nuclear AnalystThe Opportunity: As a nuclear analyst, you’re passionate about the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of nuclear facilities, programs, and policies. We need a nuclear analyst like you to help solve complex problems for our clients and aid in developing recommendations that inform and shape nuclear policy, deterrence, and strategic planning. On our strategic plans and policy support services team, you’ll provide analytical and administrative support to the USAF.

In this capacity, you will facilitate the effective adaptation of Air Force nuclear deterrence strategies and programs in response to evolving global and national security threats. You will provide logistical and administrative support during forum execution to capture a comprehensive record of all discussions and strategic decisions. In addition, you will work collaboratively as part of the strategic deterrence and nuclear integration initiative, providing expert support during periods of heightened operations. This includes addressing urgent requirements related to nuclear enterprise governance, policy revisions, strategic assessments, and unforeseen mission demands. Your technical proficiency, data analysis skills, and regulatory expertise will underpin the safe, efficient, and compliant management of nuclear facilities, programs, and policies.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

  • 3+ years of experience working professionally in classified environments

  • Experience in supporting nuclear security, nuclear deterrence, nonproliferation, counterproliferation, intelligence analysis, or strategic planning

  • Experience collecting, modeling, and interpreting operational, safety, and performance data to inform decision-making

  • Experience studying and evaluating nuclear operations to identify risks, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement

  • Knowledge of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) concepts

  • Ability to use tools supporting data analysis, documenting, organizing, and reporting such as Excel and Share Point

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience supporting HQ USAF, STRATCOM, AFCENT, AFGSC, NC3, or nuclear C2

  • Knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and international non-proliferation frameworks

  • Possession of strong interpersonal skills and written, and verbal communication skills tailored for briefing senior stakeholders

  • Possession of excellent analytical, critical thinking, and open-source research capabilities

  • Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) training Certification

  • Radiological Emergency Management Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

  • Completion of Nuclear Security Fundamentals courses

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

  • Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
  • Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

How this job compares

Set against the 390 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$62–141K/yr
  • US median$87–129K/yr265 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $101K, is 3% below the US median midpoint ($105K) — in the middle half of Policy Analyst salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 390 open Policy Analyst jobs across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (325 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 215 of the 390 open Policy Analyst jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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