Nuclear Systems Analyst & JIPOE Expert

Phase2 Technology; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Reston, VA is seeking a Nuclear Systems Analyst and JIPOE expert to apply deep analytic skills to nuclear programs, production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, and security.

This role supports senior government and military decisionmakers in a dynamic, client-focused environment, requiring TS/SCI clearance and the ability to lead analytic production and tradecraft.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with analysis on nuclear proliferation and monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities.
• Experience writing to ICD 203 analytic tradecraft standards.
• Experience conducting all-source analysis on nuclear programs (production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, systems employment, security, vulnerabilities).
• Experience reviewing analytical products for cogent arguments and adequate support.
• Experience with knowledge management across organizational and IC boundaries.
• Ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis on nuclear programs, including production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, systems employment, security, and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and provide insight into supply chain vulnerabilities of controlled and dual-use technologies and materials.
• Analyze state adherence and implementation of international and bilateral commitments related to nuclear weapons.
• Perform applied research on radiological and nuclear threats and generate written intelligence products.
• Brief analysis to senior DoD leaders using a wide range of intelligence resources and tools.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to fuse operations and intelligence information to counter radiological and nuclear threats and threat networks.

Skills

All-source analysis

Nuclear proliferation knowledge

Tradecraft standards (ICD 203)

Analytic leadership

Data synthesis

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering / Physics / Mechanical / Aerospace / Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Nuclear Systems Analyst & JIPOE Expert opportunity to apply analysis skills to nuclear programs, production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, security, and vulnerabilities. The role supports senior government and military decisionmakers in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source analysis on nuclear programs, including production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, systems employment, security, and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and provide insight into supply chain vulnerabilities of controlled and dual-use technologies and materials.
• Analyze state adherence and implementation of international and bilateral commitments related to nuclear weapons.
• Perform applied research on radiological and nuclear threats to the U.S. and allied nations and generate written intelligence products in accordance with IC Tradecraft Standards.
• Brief analysis to senior DoD leaders using a wide range of intelligence resources and tools.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to fuse operations and intelligence information to counter radiological and nuclear threats and threat networks.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with analysis on nuclear proliferation and monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities of controlled and dual-use technologies and materials.
• Experience writing to ICD 203 analytic tradecraft standards.
• Experience conducting all-source analysis on nuclear programs (production facilities, stockpiles, logistics, systems employment, security, vulnerabilities).
• Experience reviewing analytical products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support.
• Experience with in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management across organizational and IC boundaries, articulating key findings.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and developments affecting tradecraft methodology.
• Ability to define problems, supervise studies, and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and solutions.
• Ability to provide analytic leadership and expertise in identifying, planning, developing, and executing analytic production methodologies aligned with nuclear proliferation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.

Nice If You Have

• Master’s degree in the specified engineering/physics fields.
• Experience publishing for the defense intel enterprise.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by location, education, knowledge, skills, experience, contract requirements, and organizational needs. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care where eligible.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You may be required to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify identity.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI tools are part of daily work at Booz Allen, but use during interviews is prohibited unless explicit permission is provided. The policy emphasizes a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes collaboration, whether in person or virtually. Teams are encouraged to have cameras on during meetings to support effective communication.

• Remote: There may be occasions to work in person at Booz Allen or a customer facility.
• Hybrid: Work from a Booz Allen facility frequently as agreed with leadership; may require visiting a customer facility.
• Onsite: Work primarily at a Booz Allen office or customer facility in coordination with role requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.