WMD Analyst, Senior

Castalia Systems; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k matching

PTO

Paid holidays

Training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking a Senior WMD Analyst (Mission Support) to support the government’s all-source intelligence analysis of foreign weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, including proliferation and procurement, to DoD and USG counter-WMD efforts. The position is at Fort Belvoir, VA.

The role requires extensive all-source analytical expertise, strong writing, and the ability to develop and apply rigorous tradecraft under limited supervision.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the labor category, with some in the last 2 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• An additional 4 years of experience in the labor category may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with DIA analytical writing standards & ICD 203/206.
• Ability to define new research approaches that address high-level tasks.
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of labor category activities to meet mission requirements.
• Proven ability to apply qualitative and quantitative methodologies to assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform all-source analytic production on WMD, including CBRNE analysis and supporting collection activities.
• Analyze WMD threats, CBRNE and counterterrorism nexus, missiles and delivery systems, advanced weapons, and related military activities.

Skills

All-source analysis

Analytical writing

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

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Benefits:

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

Job Summary:

Castalia Systems is seeking a WMD Analyst (Mission Support), Senior to support the government’s all-source intelligence analysis of foreign weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, including the proliferation and procurement of WMD-applicable materials, technologies, and knowledge, and provide intelligence analysis support to the entire spectrum of DoD and USG counter-WMD efforts. This position will be at Fort Belvoir, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform all-source analytic production on WMD, e.g. CBRNE analysis and participate in collection activities supporting strategic and tactical intelligence priorities and responses to military contingency operations.
• Analysis and collection support includes, but is not limited to, WMD threats, the CBRNE and counterterrorism nexus, missiles, and delivery systems, advanced weapons, and related military activities and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 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.
• 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 12 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have experience with DIA analytical writing standards & ICD 203/206.
• Meets all qualifications and skills required of a Mid, plus:
• Must be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the labor category activities required to meet mission requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments to address and contribute to high-level tasks.
• Must be able to demonstrate in-depth analysis of analytic operations and knowledge management issues across organizational and intra-IC boundaries and clearly articulate key findings.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently and with minimal oversight.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions; routinely tests analytic rigor of analytic products.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Typical office environment.

Travel

• Not required.

Company Description

Castalia Systems is a proven business partner providing mission-critical solutions to the Federal Government. We provide cutting-edge solutions from Securing and Managing Data to Systems Engineering and Development. Castalia Systems is a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence Design and Application.

With our vast knowledge of our customers' needs and relevant technology, our team will bring successful solutions to every mission. We are one-upping our competitors by providing premium IT solutions and platforms with cutting-edge technology so it’s so evident when you compare us with anyone.

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, 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.