CBRN Defense Senior Analyst

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior CBRN Defense Analyst to support USAFE-AFAFRICA, with duties onsite at the Pentagon or JB Anacostia-Bolling. You will provide technical analysis in CWMD and CBRN defense, shaping operational concepts and procedures.

A strong background in DoD/CWMD doctrine and MS Office is essential for this role. The position requires a minimum TS/SCI clearance and offers on-site work with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of CBRN defense planning within MCO environments.
• Experience with JOPES and operational planning systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in a defense context.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis addressing CWMD questions for USAFE-AFAFRICA.
• Provide research and evaluations for AF/A10S and USAFE-AFAFRICA to interpret testing results.

Skills

CBRN defense planning

JOPES knowledge

OPLANS knowledge

Oral and written communication

MS Office proficiency

DoD CWMD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job ID 2617417

Location Washington, DC, US

Date Posted 2026-09-29

Category Defense/Intel

Subcategory Policy Analyst

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Senior Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense 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 United States Air Force Europe-Air Force Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). Work will be performed onsite at the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Responsibilities include

• 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 Defense (DoD), Ally or partner, etc.), that support the development of CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports and operational concepts for USAFE-AFAFRICA.
• Develop and recommend 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience Minimum of Bachelors degree and ten years of related experience or Masters degree and eight years related experience.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated 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.
• Expert experience with installation level CBRN defense 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.
• Expert knowledge of DAF CBRN Defense 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.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Experience in computer utilization for CBRN modeling and analysis (HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, etc.)

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