CBRN Defense Data Scientist

SAIC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a CBRN Defense Data Scientist/Computer Scientist to support CWMD modeling and technical analysis for Air Force organizations. Onsite in the Washington, DC area, the role involves running CBRN hazard models and translating outputs into analyst-ready data tables and graphics for operational evaluations.

The candidate will develop and execute batch programs to enable thousands of hazard runs and apply computer modeling to CWMD topics, with a focus on USAFE-AFAFRICA ATSO and CBRN defense

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Masters or Bachelor's with years of related experience as specified in the posting.
• Proficiency in programming for MCO-related modeling and analysis using Python, C++, and Visual Basic.
• Experience providing modeling support for technical analysis of CBRN threats.

Responsibilities

• Act as CWMD modeler, building models of complex systems with CBRN agent effects.
• Extract data from modeling programs to produce analyst-ready tables and graphics.
• Develop batch programs to run thousands of hazard simulations for AF stakeholders.
• Support technical analysis for CWMD topics and provide operator impact insights.
• Assist in interpreting testing results for operational implications.

Skills

Python

C++

Visual Basic

MS Office

Education

Doctorate degree

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HPAC

VLSTRACK

HOTSPOT

MS Office

Job description

SAIC is seeking a CBRN Defense Data Scientist/Computer Scientist to support CWMD modeling and technical analysis for Air Force organizations. This role is onsite in the Washington, DC area, supporting work performed at the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Role Overview

The selected candidate will serve as a CWMD modeler and support computer modeling activities focused on CBRN hazard modeling, post-processing, and analysis. Responsibilities include running CBRN hazard models and translating outputs into analyst-ready data tables and graphics for operational evaluations and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a CWMD modeler (and nuclear effects modeler when required), building models of complex systems that incorporate CBRN agent effects and attributes across varying conditions such as weather, release mechanisms, and parameters, over different major combat operation (MCO) related operational environments.
• Extract data from CBRN-related modeling programs using post-processing utilities to produce user-friendly tables and graphics that illustrate complexities including toxicity effects over time, degradation of agent strength, and contaminated area coverage as a function of time.
• Develop and execute batch programs that enable Air Force stakeholders (AF/A10SA) to conduct thousands of CBRN-related hazard runs (including HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, and others) without executing each run individually.
• Use computer modeling to support technical analysis for CWMD operations topics including non-proliferation, targeting, interdiction, strike, and counter-air/space actions, with emphasis on USAFE-AFAFRICA ability to survive and operate (ATSO) and CBRN defense technical domains.
• Support technical research and operational evaluations by assessing and interpreting technical and scientific testing results and advising AF/A10S on implications for operators, including pilot, navigator, aircrew, loadmasters, maintainers, and defenders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum education and experience combination: doctorate with 9 years related experience, or masters with 12 years related experience, or bachelors with 14 years related experience.
• Subject matter expertise in computer programming for MCO-related modeling of CBRN materials (including HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, and related tools) and the analysis of complex systems using technologies such as Python, C++, and Visual Basic.
• Specialized expertise in providing modeling support for technical analysis of CBRN threats.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Experience incorporating results of lab or field analysis of CBRN-related tests into modeling programs to support CBRN-related studies.
• Experience developing unique tools that help analysts interpret and use raw data within analytical projects.
• Experience manipulating raw observational data and presenting informed products, including understanding observational data from multiple sources.

Technologies

• Python
• C++
• Visual Basic
• MS Office
• HPAC
• VLSTRACK
• HOTSPOT

Location, Schedule, and Travel

• Location: Washington, DC, US (onsite)
• Schedule: Full-Time
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel: Yes (10% of the time)

Security Clearance

• Minimum clearance required: Top_Secret
• Clearance level must be able to obtain: TS/SCI
• Potential for remote work: ORA_ON_SITE

Compensation

• Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000 per year
• Note: The estimate reflects a typical salary range based on experience and other factors.

Posting Details

• Date posted: 2026-09-29
• Category: Information Technology
• Subcategory: Data Scientist