CBRN Defense Analyst

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Analyst to support AF/A10S, AFIMSC, and USAFE-AFAFRICA. Onsite work at the Pentagon or JB Anacostia-Bolling, with responsibilities spanning technical analysis, research, and development of CBRN concepts and procedures.

Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related experience or Master’s with 4+ years. Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing requirements and developing strategic plans for DoD CWMD and CBRN defence.
• Familiarity with JOPES, OP LANS and installation-level CBRN defence planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis to address CWMD questions in USAFE-AFAFRICA and AF/A10S operations.
• Develop concepts, tactics, procedures (TTP) and exercises to mitigate CBRN threats.
• Apply lab and field testing results to inform operators and policymakers.

Skills

CBRN analysis

Operational planning

Oral comms

DoD CWMD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

HPAC

VLSTRACK

HOTSPOT

Job description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defence Analyst supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Division (AF/A10S), Operational Analysis Branch (AF/A10SA), on behalf of Air Force Installation Management Support Center (AFIMSC) and United States Air Force Europe-Air Force Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). Work will be performed onsite at the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide technical analysis to address questions that arise in the CWMD operations (non-proliferation, targeting, interdiction, strike, counter-air/space actions) arena of USAFE-AFAFRICA ability to survive and operate (ATSO), and CBRN defence technical domains.

Provide technical research and operational evaluations to assess, interpret, shape, and help advise AF/A10S, on behalf of AFIMSC and USAFE-AFAFRICA, regarding what operational and scientific testing results mean to operators (e.g., pilot, navigator, aircrew, loadmasters, maintainers, defenders).

Apply results of laboratory and field testing (Department of the Air Force (DAF), Joint/Department of War (DoW), Ally or partner, etc.), that support the development of CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports and operational concepts for USAFE-AFAFRICA and AFIMSC.

Develop concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and exercises to address and mitigate deficiencies associated with emerging CBRN threats and/or evolving Air Force employment strategies.

U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of Bachelors and six years of related experience or Masters and four years related experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Experience analyzing requirements, developing and implementing strategic and tactical planning actions, and making recommendations concerning the direction of the agency's efforts to include the ability to develop short- and long-range Major Command and/or Department of the Air Force (DAF) force development and plans and strategies for major combat operations (MCO) environments. Experience with installation level CBRN defence planning, elements of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), and knowledge of Operational plans (OPLANS). Specialized expertise in installation level CBRNE attack response procedures within the context of MCO activities and technical analysis of CBRN threats. Working knowledge of DAF CBRN Defence Operations in MCO environments, to include aircrew-related operations. Familiarity with DAF and Department of Defense (DoD) CWMD operations and doctrine. Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficiency with MS Office products. Knowledge of DoD organizations and functions. Ability to work from alternate, off-site locations as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Working knowledge of computer utilization for CBRN modeling and analysis (HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, etc). Specialized expertise in analysis of MCO related CBRN threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies. History of analysis of lab or CBRN-related studies. History of developing and executing CBRN components of MCO-related exercises. Experience with providing inputs to and reviewing Joint and DAF requirements documents.