Mid Countering WMD Analyst

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Mid Countering WMD Analyst position at Battelle involves supporting a U.S. government client in countering the procurement, stockpiling, and employment of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). This mid-level role requires expertise in planning and assessments related to Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) and involves collaboration with various military and governmental entities to develop and implement operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense activities.
• Applies expertise in planning support and assessments to the development of CWMD operations plans (OPLANs).
• Coordinates the validation of external requirements, analyzing those requirements against plans, guidance, and organization priorities.
• Provides joint planning support for campaign and contingency plans, including CWMD; counter proliferation; pathway defeat; nuclear deterrence and employment.
• Advises and assists in development of internal, supporting, and implementation plans to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Combatant Commands (CCMDs), and the Joint Staff.
• Supports the development, review, and revision of DoD CWMD and other related doctrine.
• Provides technical, logistical, operational, and training support required to develop, perform and execute the training plan.
• Reviews and updates Joint doctrine and associated CBRN Instructions, Manuals, and Directives.
• Conducts joint training exercises, planning, training, and assessments in accordance with DoD and joint directives.
• Develops joint education and training materials, supports course implementation, and provides course instruction.
• Designs, develops, and constructs strategic game materials, to include injects, maps, and scenarios.
• Supports interagency and foreign partners.

Requirements

• DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years Military and/or relevant CWMD experience.
• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Operations Research, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience with military-level operations including developing and advising on matters regarding CWMD.
• Experience with the Joint Planning Process and knowledge of CWMD policies.
• Operational expertise, organizational policy and planning experience to provide technical support to Combatant Commands (CCMDs).
• Outstanding writing, speaking, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel inside of the United States; potential for foreign travel overseas.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and conduct moderate to large-scale conferences, presentations, and workshops.
• Knowledge and detailed technical experience required of all Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8 or more years experience with military operational planning.
• 5 or more years of experience in a joint military organization.
• DoD acquisition experience; requirements and capabilities analysis experience.
• Understanding of risk-based decision support in the DoD Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP).
• Formal service-level experience developing and delivering training and education.
• Completion of DTRA Joint Countering WMD Planning Course (JCPC).
• Expertise in managing Joint Training and Information Management System (JTIMS) and Joint Lesson's Learned Information Systems (JLLIS).
• Knowledge of CWMD policies and technologies at the national level.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Flexible work arrangements with options for 60% in-office and 40% remote work.
• Paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care, and family formation support.
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.