Senior Chemical Weapons Analyst

SOSi • Fort Belvoir, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SOSi is seeking a Senior Chemical Weapons Analyst to support foreign Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and counterproliferation efforts. This role requires in-depth knowledge of chemical weapons, mastery of analytical methodologies, and the ability to define new research approaches for rigorous assessments. The analyst will review and test the rigor of analytic products, provide strategic advice to policymakers, and contribute to studies and surveys related to chemical weapons.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a chemical related field
• 8 years of experience conducting analysis with at least a portion of the experience within the last two years relevant to chemical weapons or a total of 12 years in lieu of a degree
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and CI Poly
• Understanding of JP 3-40, JP 3-25, and ICD 206
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the related field activities required to meet mission requirements
• Willingness to work rotating shifts if needed that may include nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 15 years of experience conducting analysis with at least a portion of the experience within the last 5 years that is relevant to chemical weapons
• Doctorate degree in chemical related field
• Expert understanding of JP 3-40, JP 3-25, and ICD 206

Responsibilities

• Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of chemical weapons
• Exhibit mastery of qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies
• Pursue developments in academia or other fields that affect trade craft methodology
• Demonstrate the ability to define comprehensive, new, or unique research approaches that enable rigorous assessments
• Clearly articulate key findings in relation to chemical weapons
• Review analytic products for cogent arguments, tradecraft standards, and adequate support for conclusions and routinely test analytic rigor of products
• Define problems, supervise studies and lead surveys to collect and analyze data to provide and/or recommend solutions on chemical weapons
• Display the ability to provide strategic advice, technical guidance, and expertise to Defense planners and policymakers (e.g. Undersecretary level or higher) on CW matters

What This Job Offers

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