Biological Warfare (BW) Analyst

Noblis•Springfield, MO

21d

About The Position

Noblis is seeking a technical thinker and doer to work as a Biological Warfare (BW) Analyst within a highly dynamic and impactful operating environment located in Springfield, VA. Job Responsibilities: Perform BW program analysis to include, but not limited to, national and military doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future programs. Identify technical capabilities, security, and vulnerabilities of BW programs, to include BW production, stockpile, logistics, and security, research and development (R&D), scientists, BW facilities characteristics and other related BW facilities. Perform BW proliferation and procurement analysis by identifying and monitoring entities involved in the sale or transfer of controlled and dual-use BW related goods. Identify supply chain vulnerabilities as well as procurement needs for BW programs.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
US Citizenship is required.
Bachelor's degree and 15+ years of experience in an area related to BW OR Master's degree and 13+ years of experience in an area related to BW.
Excellent critical analysis techniques and product development and delivery.
Understand intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to BW.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding communication, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with little to no oversight or direction.
Knowledge of and experience with Department of Defense Intelligence Agencies, or components of their data, processes, products, analytic techniques, and collection capabilities.
Apply 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.
Produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in varied formats.
Defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions, and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
Develop structured researching including obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
Understand intelligence collection capabilities and limitations, to include but not limited to, technical sensors/platforms and human intelligence sources related to BW.
Structure analysis based on trends in reporting and a range of analytic perspectives from other analysts, organizations, and intelligence disciplines.
Demonstrate mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytic methodologies and continual tracking of developments in academia or other fields that affect tradecraft methodology.

Responsibilities

Perform BW program analysis to include, but not limited to, national and military doctrine, strategy, plans, policies, intentions, command force structures, and resources relating to current, emerging, and future programs.
Identify technical capabilities, security, and vulnerabilities of BW programs, to include BW production, stockpile, logistics, and security, research and development (R&D), scientists, BW facilities characteristics and other related BW facilities.
Perform BW proliferation and procurement analysis by identifying and monitoring entities involved in the sale or transfer of controlled and dual-use BW related goods.
Identify supply chain vulnerabilities as well as procurement needs for BW programs.