Senior Analyst-CBRN-Dept. of State, DC

Cortek, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cortek, Inc. is seeking a Senior Analyst-CBRN in Washington, DC, to support the Office of WMD Response and Planning. This position involves coordinating interagency engagements and enhancing foreign capabilities against CBRN incidents. Applicants must have an active Top-Secret clearance, a minimum of five years of experience in CBRN Response/Consequence Management, and strong skills in project management and interagency collaboration. The role requires up to 25% travel and supports the U.S. Department of State.

Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret clearance required with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of five years in CBRN Response/Consequence Management.
• Experience with international project planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Incident Management Team.
• Develop U.S. Department of State CBRN response plans.
• Coordinate international CBRN response efforts.

Skills

Top-Secret clearance

Crisis action planning

Research and analysis

Project management

Interagency collaboration

Education

M.A. degree

Tools

CBRN warning systems

Modeling programs

Job description

Senior Analyst-CBRN

Washington, DC

Onsite: Cortek

Senior Analyst to support the Response Portfolio within the Office of WMD Response and Planning (WRP). This role involves developing, coordinating, and assisting in various programmatic tasks to facilitate U.S. Government interagency engagements with priority foreign nations, enhancing their capabilities to respond to CBRN incidents. The analyst will also coordinate U.S. response resources for catastrophic international CBRN events. This position is based in Washington, DC, and supports the U.S. Department of State.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Incident Management Team, deployable to U.S. Embassies worldwide.
• Assist in developing and refining U.S. Department of State and interagency CBRN response plans, policies, and procedures by supporting scenario‑driven workshops, tabletop exercises, field exercises, and other related events.
• Support the planning, organizing, execution, and reporting of exercises and other designated events.
• Provide CBRN technical expertise, doctrinal and planning support, consequence management assessments, and CBRN hazard prediction analysis to determine worst‑case and most likely effects, assisting with crisis action planning and developing courses of action to address CBRN situations.
• Research and analyze evolving CBRN terrorism threats, policies, and strategies to address programming gaps.
• Coordinate international CBRN response efforts with the U.S. interagency and international partners.
• Demonstrate strong writing skills and experience in analysis, research, and strategy development.
• Facilitate interagency communications, training, and collaboration to ensure cohesive, effective, and efficient responses to CBRN accidents and incidents across multiple government agencies.
• Assist in developing, coordinating, and supporting engagement efforts with the Department of State, interagency partners, and foreign stakeholders, including briefing senior leadership.
• Be prepared for up to 25% travel to remote countries.

Qualifications

• Active Top‑Secret clearance is required with SCI eligibility and a valid U.S. Passport.
• M.A. degree with a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in CBRN Response/Consequence Management, with experience working as a professional on a multi‑disciplinary team, or eight (8) or more years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of project management experience, including international project planning and implementation.
• Expertise in designing, developing, implementing, and facilitating exercises, workshops, and classroom instruction is desired.
• Experience with the operational utilization of CBRN warning and reporting systems and the ability to install and configure various modeling programs.
• Broad knowledge and experience with issues related to non‑proliferation, international affairs, R/N security, or CBRN matters, including CBRN terrorism and counterterrorism.

Clearance

Active Top‑Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer: CORTEK is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by hiring and retaining talented individuals from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. As an EEO employer, CORTEK complies with federal laws prohibiting job discrimination and posts notices outlining these protections in accordance with applicable regulations.