CBRN Defense Analyst

SAIC • Washington, DC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Analyst to support the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10), Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Division (AF/A10S), Operational Analysis Branch (AF/A10SA), on behalf of the Air Force Installation Management Support Center (AFIMSC) and United States Air Force Europe-Air Force Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). The position is onsite at the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

The analyst provides technical analysis, research, and operational evaluations addressing CWMD operations, USAFE-AFAFRICA’s ability to survive and operate (ATSO), and CBRN defense technical domains. The role interprets laboratory and field testing results for operational users and advises AF/A10S on what those results mean for operators. The analyst applies testing results to support CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports, and operational concepts, and develops concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures, and exercises to address deficiencies related to emerging CBRN threats and evolving Air Force employment strategies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least four years of related experience.
• Experience analyzing requirements, developing and implementing strategic and tactical planning actions, and making recommendations about the direction of agency efforts.
• Ability to develop short- and long-range Major Command and/or Department of the Air Force force development plans and strategies for major combat operations (MCO) environments.
• Experience with installation-level CBRN defense planning, elements of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), and knowledge of operational plans (OPLANS).
• Specialized expertise in installation-level CBRNE attack response procedures in the context of MCO activities and technical analysis of CBRN threats.
• Working knowledge of Department of the Air Force CBRN Defense Operations in MCO environments, including aircrew-related operations.
• Familiarity with Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense CWMD operations and doctrine.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of DoD organizations and functions.
• Ability to work from alternate, off-site locations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of computer utilization for CBRN modeling and analysis, including HPAC, VLSTRACK, or HOTSPOT.
• Specialized expertise in analyzing MCO-related CBRN threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• History of analyzing laboratory or CBRN-related studies.
• History of developing and executing CBRN components of MCO-related exercises.
• Experience providing inputs to and reviewing Joint and Department of the Air Force requirements documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis addressing questions in the CWMD operations arena, including non-proliferation, targeting, interdiction, strike, and counter-air/space actions, as well as USAFE-AFAFRICA’s ability to survive and operate (ATSO) and CBRN defense technical domains.
• Conduct technical research and operational evaluations to assess and interpret testing results and advise AF/A10S, on behalf of AFIMSC and USAFE-AFAFRICA, on their operational implications.
• Apply laboratory and field testing results from the Department of the Air Force, Joint/Department of War, allies, and partners to support CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports, and operational concepts.
• Develop concepts, tactics, techniques, procedures, and exercises to address and mitigate deficiencies associated with emerging CBRN threats and evolving Air Force employment strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level