Chem-Bio Operations Analyst

Amentum; Hawaii; On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a driven CBRNE Operations Senior Analyst with a strong biochemistry focus to join the PACOM Command Surgeon’s Decision Support Team. This role serves as the DST's senior biochemical and technical defense expert, assessing threats and MCM efficacy.

The position requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive military CWMD experience, and the ability to collaborate with J07, J85, and partner organizations to deliver actionable biosurveillance and defense capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; 10+ years military CWMD experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph if required; US citizenship for TS.
• Expertise in biological threat agents and biosafety standards (BSL-3/BSL-4).
• Knowledge of medical countermeasures doctrine and theater force health protection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Analyze CBRNE threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and operational risks affecting PACOM forces.
• Evaluate sensing technologies, data fusion, and rapid diagnostics.
• Assess interoperability and employment of detection and response capabilities.
• Provide findings to Operations Planner for integration with medical intelligence and plans.
• Support CBRNE defense and force health protection into plans and exercises.
• Coordinate with J07, J85, PACOM, labs, and interagency partners.
• Participate in planning teams, exercises, and engagements.
• Test Biosurveillance Platform and provide CBRNE findings for UMLAs and recommendations.
• Translate requirements into specs for technical teams (coding not required).
• Prepare assessments, briefings, white papers, and capability recommendations.

Skills

Biochemistry expertise

Chemical/biological defense

TS/SCI clearance

Medical countermeasures knowledge

Pathogen genetics knowledge

Technical threat analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Toxicology, or related life-sciences

MS or PhD in Biochemistry or related

Tools

HPAC

Hazard Assessment System

JEM/JWARN

Job description

Amentum is seeking a driven and professional CBRNE Operations Senior Analyst with a strong biochemistry focus to work on the PACOM Command Surgeon’s (J07) Decision Support Team (DST). This position serves as the DST's senior biochemical and technical defense expert, assessing chemical and biological threats (90% Bio / 10% Chem), adversary pathogen engineering, and medical countermeasure (MCM) efficacy. General CBRNE training experience without deep technical biochemistry, molecular biology, or laboratory-threat analysis expertise is insufficient. Assigned to the JIOC at Makalapa, the position directly supports J07, receives functional priorities from J07 through established contract channels, operates with project and technical oversight from J85, and reports administratively to the Amentum Project Lead.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analyze CBRNE threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and operational risks affecting US PACOM forces, missions, installations, and regional partners.
• Evaluate sensing and warning technologies, including multi-domain tipping and cueing, sensor integration, data fusion, environmental and wastewater sampling, rapid diagnostics, countermeasures, and counter-countermeasures.
• Assess operational utility, limitations, interoperability, and employment considerations for existing, planned, and prototype detection and response capabilities.
• Provide CBRNE findings to the Operations Planner for integration with medical intelligence, epidemiology, public health, and operational plans.
• Support incorporation of CBRNE defense, biological-threat warning, consequence management, and Force Health Protection into plans, policies, exercises, and response procedures.
• Coordinate with J07, J85, US PACOM directorates, subordinate commands, CBRNE organizations, laboratories, technical developers, and interagency or partner‑nation stakeholders.
• Participate in planning teams, working groups, exercises, assessments, and bilateral or multilateral engagements.
• Test the Biosurveillance Information Platform and provide CBRNE‑specific findings for Military Utility Assessments and recommendations.
• Translate operational requirements into specifications for technical teams developing feeds, dashboards, alerts, and workflows; coding is not required.
• Prepare CBRNE assessments, briefings, white papers, event documentation, and capability recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Toxicology, or a closely related life‑sciences discipline. 10+ years of specialized military chemical/biological defense experience with significant laboratory or technical CWMD background in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in chemical and biological defense, technical threat analysis, or defense‑oriented life‑science research.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to complete a polygraph examination if required. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated expertise in biological threat agents (Select Agents & Toxins), weaponization principles, and bio‑containment standards (BSL-3/BSL-4).
• Familiarity with medical countermeasures (MCM) doctrine and theater force health protection protocols.
• Understanding of pathogen genetics, cellular mechanisms, assays, and dual‑use biotechnology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master’s Degree (MS) or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Virology, or Toxicology.
• Intelligence Community (IC) Exposure: Prior experience working with or within NCMI, DIA, JIOCs, or DTRA, including familiarity with ICD 203/206 analytic standards.
• Modeling & Analytics Tools: Familiarity with DoD hazard prediction and blast/dispersion modeling software (e.g., HPAC, Hazard Assessment System, JEM/JWARN).
• Military Joint Staff Background: Prior service as a military CBRN Officer (e.g., Army 74A, Navy 7490, Air Force 14N/71S) or Senior Enlisted Specialist with Joint Task Force / CCMD staff experience.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $170K - $180K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details

$170K - $180K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara‑O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

09/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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