Weapons Systems Analyst, Mid

castaliasystems; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision coverage

401k matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst, Mid, to support our Intelligence Client’s mission sets. This role involves rigorous analysis of foreign weapon systems and providing timely, actionable insights to defense and intelligence communities.

You will lead analytic work, collaborate with IC partners, and deliver concise products. Eligible candidates typically have a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the labor category.
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills for the labor category.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and synthesize trends from various sources.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to collaborate with IC members on information sharing and dispute resolution.
• Ability to develop concise, insightful products for defense intelligence.
• Ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted problems and applying analytic methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and assesses current and future weapon systems including capabilities, vulnerabilities, production, deployment and impact to forces worldwide.
• Prepares analytic products informing the U.S. National, Defense and Acquisition Communities of foreign weapon system developments.

Skills

Independent work

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Research methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Type:

Full-Time

Clearance:

TS/SCI and the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Poly as required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

This position is contingent

Job Summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst, Mid, 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:

• Analyzes and assesses current and future foreign, lethal and non-lethal, weapon systems including, but not limited to, system capabilities, vulnerabilities, production, stockpile, deployment, proliferation, and impact to U.S. and Coalition forces worldwide.
• Prepares analytic products informing the U.S. National, Defense and Acquisition Communities of foreign weapon system developments.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates comprehensive mission knowledge and skills that affirms completion of all developmental training and experiences for the labor category.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate understanding from information that may be incomplete, indirect, highly complex, seemingly unrelated, and / or technically advanced. Demonstrates ability to structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work with other IC members on information sharing, driving collection, and addressing analytic disputes and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to develop concise, insightful, and comprehensive products for defense intelligence.
• Demonstrates ability to lead teams in researching multifaceted or critical problems. Provides guidance in selecting, designing, and applying analytic methodologies. Uses argument evaluation and validated analytic methodologies to challenge differing perspectives.

Education

• 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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Normal office environment.
• During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time.

Travel

• Not required.

Company Description

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being.

Our benefits include:

• Medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• 401k matching
• generous PTO
• paid holidays
• professional training opportunities
• pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too

All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.