Weapons Systems Analyst, Jr

THE BISON GROUP LLC; Quantico Base (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO including vacation, sick leave and

holidays

Job summary

The Bison Group LLC seeks a Junior Weapons Systems Analyst to support an Intelligence Client’s mission sets at a U.S. launch base.

You will perform analysis and simulation-related tasks, contribute to threat modeling, and assist in exercises that reproduce adversary scenarios. The role requires strong analytic skills, knowledge of IC/DoD classification guidelines, and the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of analysis experience, with at least 2 years in the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; an additional 4 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
• Ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Ability to defend analytic judgments with sound conclusions and adapt as needed.
• Proficiency in producing timely, logical analytic reports and briefing materials using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis and operational insights related to foreign and adversarial weapons systems.
• Research and analyze global threat weapon systems and tactics.
• Support exercises by providing Red Force planning input and threat laydowns.
• Assist in development of engagement scenarios and threat assessments.
• Collaborate with Blue Force analysts to assess vulnerabilities in systems.
• Produce intelligence briefings and reports on adversary capabilities and implications.

Skills

Structured analytic techniques

Microsoft Office tools

Analytical reporting

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Bison Group is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst, Junior, to support our Intelligence Client’s mission sets.

Roles and Responsibilities:

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Provide analysis and operational insights related to foreign and adversarial weapons systems. Support includes simulating red force capabilities, assisting in threat modeling, and contributing to exercises and planning that replicate realistic opposing force scenarios.
• Research and analyze global threat weapon systems and tactics.
• Support joint and service-level exercises by providing realistic Red Force planning input
• Assist in the development of threat laydowns and engagement scenarios
• Collaborate with Blue Force analysts to assess system vulnerabilities
• Generate intelligence production in the form of briefings and reports on adversary capabilities and strategic implications.

Requirements

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information. Demonstrates understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrates ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills. Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Demonstrates working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but are not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil’s Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer: This position offers a wage or salary range based on market data and internal pay policies. This range is a good-faith estimate and may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. We do not request or use prior compensation history in making employment decisions. Any voluntary disclosure of prior wage information may be considered to support a higher offer, but will not be used to justify a lower offer.

The Bison Group offers benefit options including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and accrued PTO including vacation, sick leave and holidays.

The listed pay range serves as a general guideline rather than a guaranteed salary. Final compensation is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, role-specific responsibilities; candidate qualifications such as education, skills, and mission-aligned experience; market data, business considerations, internal equity, and any applicable legal or bargaining agreements (if any).

Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.