CBRN Defense Analyst

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Analyst supporting 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 Air Force Installation Management Support Center (AFIMSC) and United States Air Force Europe-Air Force Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA). Work will be performed onsite at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and some work may be performed at the Pentagon.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide technical analysis to address questions that arise in the CWMD operations (non-proliferation, targeting, interdiction, strike, counter-air/space actions) arena of USAFE-AFAFRICA ability to survive and operate (ATSO), and CBRN defense technical domains. Provide technical research and operational evaluations to assess, interpret, shape, and help advise AF/A10S, on behalf of AFIMSC and USAFE-AFAFRICA, regarding what operational and scientific testing results mean to operators (e.g., pilot, navigator, aircrew, loadmasters, maintainers, defenders). Apply results of laboratory and field testing (Department of the Air Force (DAF), Joint/Department of War (DoW), Ally or partner, etc.), that support the development of CBRN equipment performance criteria, technical reports and operational concepts for USAFE-AFAFRICA and AFIMSC. Develop concepts, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), and exercises to address and mitigate deficiencies associated with emerging CBRN threats and/or evolving Air Force employment strategies.

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and three (3) years or more of related experience; Masters and one year of related experience

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Three to five years of experience supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense and/or Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) analysis, planning, readiness, or operations. Demonstrated ability to analyze operational requirements, support development of strategic, operational, and tactical planning actions, preparing recommendations for CBRN/CWMD program policy, readiness, or operational improvements. Working knowledge of installation-level CBRN defense planning, passive defense measures, consequence management, and incident/attack response procedures in the context of Major Combat Operations (MCO) or Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Familiarity with Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) concepts, operational plans (OPLANs), contingency plans, and associated processes. Strong oral and written communications skills, including the ability to develop clear staff products, briefings, executive summaries, and technical inputs. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed environment, including from alternate or off-site work locations as required.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Experience using or supporting CBRN hazard prediction, modeling, simulation, or analysis tools and assessing MCO/LSCO-related CBRN threats, vulnerabilities, operational impacts, and risk-mitigation strategies. Supported CBRN/CWMD-related studies, laboratory analysis, technical assessments, operational research, or capability-gap analyses. Performed actions planning, developing, supporting, or evaluating CBRN components of exercises, wargames, or operational readiness events. Drafted, reviewed, or provided analytical inputs to Department of the Air Force (DAF), Major Command (MAJCOM), installation, or program-level requirement documents. Familiarity with CBRN readiness reporting, capability development, force presentation, training, or equipment modernization initiatives. Experience coordinating with installation emergency management, intelligence, force protection, force health protection, logistics, civil engineering, or operations personnel on CBRN/CWMD-related planning and response activities.