An active Top Secret security clearance is required.
Must be able to work onsite at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Extensive knowledge of nuclear weapons theory, policy, effects, proliferation challenges, and the strategic environment surrounding nuclear deterrence is required.
A strong background in nuclear weapons systems, nuclear policy, strategic deterrence, national security, or a related field is expected.
Strong communication and instructional skills are required.
Responsibilities
Provide classroom instruction and subject matter expertise to military, government, and/or contractor personnel in advanced education and training programs related to nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.
Develop curriculum for advanced education and training programs related to nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security.
Provide instruction in nuclear policy, radiation detection, nuclear weapons design theory, nuclear materials production, radiological effects of nuclear weapons, blast and thermal effects of nuclear weapons, laws and treaties regarding nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, nuclear intelligence challenges, and the history and evolution of nuclear weapons.
Nuclear Weapons Policy Instructor
Gritter Francona · Albuquerque, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-03
Workplace: on_site
Department: DTRA
Description
Gritter Francona is seeking a highly qualified Nuclear Weapons Instructor to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting advanced education and training programs related to nuclear weapons, nuclear deterrence, and strategic security. The successful candidate will provide classroom instruction, curriculum development, and subject matter expertise to military, government, and/or contractor personnel. This position requires extensive knowledge of nuclear weapons theory, policy, effects, proliferation challenges, and the strategic environment surrounding nuclear deterrence.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in nuclear weapons systems, nuclear policy, strategic deterrence, national security, or a related field, along with exceptional communication and instructional skills. This position is performed onsite at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, and requires an active Top Secret security clearance.
Job Duties May Include:
Provide instruction in nuclear policy, radiation detection, the theory of nuclear weapons design, nuclear materials production, radiological effects of nuclear weapons, blast and thermal effects of nuclear weapons, laws and treaties regarding nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, nuclear intelligence challenges, and the history and evolution of nuclear weapons.