Defense Analyst

ClayHR Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Excellent benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Descrizione del lavoro

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in Washington, DC seeks an analyst with an advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in defense cost analysis or related fields. The role emphasizes independent work, leading studies, and translating complex topics for nontechnical audiences.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with in-person days in the DC office. A Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required; collaboration with government, think tanks, and private industry is

Competenze

• Candidates must have an advanced degree or equivalent experience in the physical sciences, engineering, or natural sciences, or related fields such as operations research, statistics, applied mathematics, or public policy.
• At least three years of experience conducting analysis related to defense systems analysis, defense budget and acquisition processes, program cost analysis, operations research, or analyses of alternatives.

Mansioni

• Lead studies or tasks within larger studies and work independently.
• Communicate complex topics clearly to nontechnical audiences and collaborate with editors and graphic artists.

Conoscenze

Analytical research

Independent work

Effective communication

Formazione

Advanced degree in physical sciences, engineering, or natural sciences

Descrizione del lavoro

Qualifications

Candidates must have an advanced degree or equivalent experience in the physical sciences, engineering, or natural sciences, or in related fields, such as operations research, statistics, applied mathematics, or public policy. The position also requires at least three years of experience (which can include relevant graduate research) in conducting analysis related to at least some of the topics listed above, preferably including defense systems analysis, defense budget and acquisition processes, program cost analysis, operations research, or analyses of alternatives. Candidates must be interested in working on defense budget issues and estimating the cost of weapon systems and be willing to analyze other areas of defense or homeland security as needed. Successful analysts are creative and entrepreneurial individuals who are motivated by analytical challenges and comfortable handling a broad portfolio of programs and topics. Candidates must have experience working independently and ideally should have led studies (or tasks within a larger study).

CBO has very high standards for the accuracy, precision, clarity, and objectivity of its work. Candidates must be excellent writers who can work effectively with editors and graphic artists to make even highly complex topics understandable to nontechnical audiences. The ability to work with Congressional staff and develop and sustain relationships with experts within the government, think tanks, and private industry is also essential. Candidates must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires employees to work in person in the Washington, D.C., office on designated core days. Additional in-office days may be required on the basis of operational needs. Full-time telework is not available for this position.

Salary and Benefits

Salaries at CBO are competitive with those at other organizations and are commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers excellent benefits and a collegial, respectful work environment.

CBO is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D

Location Washington D.C, DC, United States, 20515