Risk Assessment Specialist

Systems Planning & Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning & Analysis is seeking a Risk Assessment Specialist to provide support to the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC. The position involves advanced analytical work on countering weapons of mass destruction, including tasks related to modeling, data analysis, and communication. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience, along with proficiency in programming languages like Python and R. The role offers a salary range of $75k-$85k and requires active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in relevant analytical roles.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, R, MATLAB.
• Proven experience in prioritizing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced analytical support to DHS office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction.
• Participate in modeling activities including data transformation and quality assurance.
• Assist in identifying and executing analyses for analytical rigor.

Skills

Python

R

MATLAB

Java

C++

VBA

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

The Critical Infrastructure Group (CIG) within JOID provides technical, programmatic and analytical support to customers with missions in national security to include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Group brings technical and operational expertise in fields of countering weapons of mass destruction, critical infrastructure protection, emergency response, nuclear non-proliferation, weapons deployment programs, and transportation safety. In addition to management and advisory services, CIG staff collaborate closely with our clients to provide high-quality modeling, simulation, software, and analytical products to meet the most demanding government standards and timelines.

We have an immediate need for a Risk Assessment Specialist to provide hybrid support out of the client's facility near Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• The Risk Assessment Specialist will provide advanced analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and apply rational, systematic, science-based techniques and critical thinking to help inform and improve the Department’s decision-making abilities for preparation, response, and recovery to WMD scenarios.
• Participate in a wide range of modeling activities including, but not limited to, model implementation and operations, model use documentation, data transformation, database schema design, and data quality assurance process design, execution, and oversight.
• Assist in identifying, prioritizing, and executing analyses to help demonstrate and expand analytical rigor and capability.
• Design and implement a source acquisition model focused on special nuclear material.
• Develop and use operations research techniques such as mathematical optimization, decision analysis, graph theory, and statistical analysis.
• Implement data exploration techniques, analytical methods, operations research, and modeling and simulation tools to support program execution.
• Develop plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines.
• Assist in the development of briefings, memos, and Contract Deliverables.
• Assist with data integration requirements development.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 6+ years of experience
• Experience in any of the following programming languages: Python, R, MATLAB, Java, C++, VBA, SQL
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute workload to meet requirements and deadlines
• Experience developing compelling written and visual communications that are clear, concise, and suited to the audience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint)
• Active TS/SCI clearance and able to obtain DHS Suitability

Desired

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, quantitative social sciences, or a related discipline
• Experience providing analytical support to the Department of Homeland Security
• Experience with quantitative risk analysis
• Experience building and validation of models or simulations
• Experience with Application Security Threat and Attack Modeling (ASTAM)
• Experience with the Countermeasure Assessment and Planning Tool (CAPT)
• Experience with the Chemical Consequence and Threat Tool (CCAT)
• Experience with the Homeland Explosive Consequence and Threat Tool (HExCAT)
• DHS Suitability

DC Pay Transparency Salary Range: $75k-$85k.