CBRN Defense Scientist

Saic; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a CBRN Defense Scientist to support AF/A10S, AFIMSC, and USAFE-AFAFRICA, performing analyses of CWMD operations and CBRN materials. Onsite work at the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is required, with potential off-site locations as needed.

Strong programming and MS Office skills, and Top Secret clearance are essential. The role emphasizes laboratory and field testing, development of performance criteria, and interfacing with aircrew and defense personnel to translate results

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree with multiple years of relevant experience preferred.
• PhD or JD with strong CBRN and analysis background desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis for CWMD operations and CBRN defense domains.
• Advise AF/A10S and USAFE-AFAFRICA on test results and operational implications.
• Apply lab and field testing results to develop CBRN criteria and concepts.
• Analyze evolving CBRN materials and delivery systems for protection effectiveness.

Skills

Technical analysis

Oral & written communication

MS Office

Alternate work locations

Programming for CBRN

CBRN domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD/JD

Tools

HPAC

VLSTRACK

Python

C++

Visual Basic

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Scientist 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 defense 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.
• Analyze current and evolving CBRN materials and delivery systems, and assess the effectiveness of Air Force protection, detection, and decontamination equipment in relation to the threat.

Qualifications

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance.
• Specialized expertise in technical analysis of major combat operations (MCO)-related CBRN threats.
• History of lab or field analysis of MCO-related CBRN materials, to include development and/or review of CBRN-related test procedures and studies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Ability to work from alternate, off-site locations as required.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Expertise in computer programming (HPAC, VLSTRACK, Python, C++, Visual Basic, etc.) for CBRN modeling and analysis, to include development of unique utilities to assist analysts e.g., calculation tools built using MS office products.
• Development and participation in laboratory and/or field tests regarding CBRN-related material characteristics and/or physical/mental impact on humans wearing protective equipment.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.