Nuclear & CWMD Threat Analyst - Modeling & Strategy Lead

Applied Research Associates, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Employee-owned company

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Nuclear and CWMD Analyst to evaluate and mitigate emergent nuclear and WMD risks.

You will lead cross-functional groups, partner with defense and intelligence stakeholders, and leverage advanced modeling tools to translate complex capabilities into actionable operational plans. The ideal candidate has nuclear operations and WMD planning experience, proficiency with modeling and simulations, strong communication skills, and a current TS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5–7 years of technical experience in DoW/CBRNE or nuclear operations.
• 3–5 years with Master’s degree, or 12+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Military experience in strategic or theater nuclear operations and planning.
• Strong communication and technical presentation skills; proficient in MS Office.
• Experience with DoD training, wargaming, modeling and simulations.
• Current/active TOP SECRET clearance with ability to obtain SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead working groups to assess, plan, and integrate CWMD capabilities.
• Translate event environments into information requirements for senior leaders.
• Integrate nuclear effects calculations with AI/ML to assess mission impacts.
• Collaborate with analysts, planners, and technologists to align capabilities with objectives.
• Evaluate deterrence and counter-WMD environments to identify gaps and new tools.
• Develop training materials, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate testing and validation to ensure reliability and relevance.
• Monitor team performance and user feedback to drive iterative improvements.
• Stay aware of emerging technologies to inform future integration.

Skills

Communication skills

DoD training experience

Wargaming experience

Modeling and simulations

Top Secret clearance

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Nuclear and CWMD Analyst to evaluate and mitigate emergent nuclear and WMD risks.

You will lead cross-functional groups, partner with defense and intelligence stakeholders, and leverage advanced modeling tools to translate complex capabilities into actionable operational plans. The ideal candidate has nuclear operations and WMD planning experience, proficiency with modeling and simulations, strong communication skills, and a current TS