Probabilistic Risk Analyst/Modeler

Battelle • ARLINGTON, VA

6d • $135,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Battelle is seeking a senior-level Probabilistic Risk Analyst/Modeler for a position located in the Washington, DC area. This role is within Battelle’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Defense business line, National Security business unit. The Hazard Modeling Team provides technical risk analyses using mathematical modeling to inform customer preparedness and response planning. Successful applicants will contribute to making the Nation and Battelle’s clients safer and better prepared.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.; Ph.D. preferred) and at least 10 years of experience in risk analysis, mathematics, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, physics, or data science.
• At least 5 years of experience developing models and methods that are used to inform risk assessments.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects with proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget.
• Expert knowledge of advanced statistics and probability.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret DoD clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of software development best practices.
• Experience using object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with advanced decision modeling and data analysis techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, or natural language processing.
• Experience managing projects for government contracts.
• Experience writing technical proposals.
• Scientific publications in the risk assessment field.
• DoD acquisition experience
• Understanding of risk-based decision support in the DoD Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP) or one of its components, i.e. CPE, JSTO, JRO, Services, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of risk assessments focused on high consequence, low probability events.
• Employ statistical methods and mathematical models to inform probabilistic risk assessments.
• Serve as primary customer point of contact for new and ongoing studies.
• Present results and write reports for customers, stakeholders, and executive level decision makers.
• Work with program managers to ensure successful, timely, and efficient project execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the fields of probabilistic risk analysis, mathematics, and statistics.
• Lead a team of data scientists, engineers, and modelers, providing project direction and mentorship.
• Interface with external customers to identify needs, and work with internal team members to develop ideas and proposals to expand existing capabilities.

Benefits

• Compressed work schedule allowing for every other Friday off.
• Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote).
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits.
• Optional supplemental benefits.
• Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 5% company contribution (regardless of employee contribution) and matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance for higher education.

What This Job Offers

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