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CBRN Defense Scientist

SAIC

Arlington, VAJob$160–200K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$160–200K/yr
Location
Arlington, VA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Top Secret clearance

Job overview

SAIC seeks a CBRN Defense Scientist to provide technical analysis, research, and operational evaluations for the Air Force, supporting CWMD operations and CBRN defense across the Pentagon and Joint Base Anacostia‑Bolling.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Technical AnalysisLab or Field AnalysisOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMS OfficeHPACVLSTRACKPythonC++Visual BasicDevelopment of UtilitiesLaboratory TestingField Testing

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree With Nine Years Experience or Master's Degree With Seven Years Experience or PhD/JD With Four Years ExperienceU.S. CitizenshipTop Secret ClearanceSpecialized Expertise in Technical Analysis of Major Combat Operations (MCO)-Related CBRN ThreatsHistory of Lab or Field Analysis of MCO-Related CBRN Materials

Full job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Scientist 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 the Pentagon or Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Responsibilities include:

  • 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.

  • Analyze current and evolving CBRN materials and delivery systems, and assess the effectiveness of Air Force protection, detection, and decontamination equipment in relation to the threat.

Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

  • U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance.

  • Specialized expertise in technical analysis of major combat operations (MCO)-related CBRN threats.

  • History of lab or field analysis of MCO-related CBRN materials, to include development and/or review of CBRN-related test procedures and studies.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency with MS Office products.

  • Ability to work from alternate, off-site locations as required.

Desired Experience/Skills:

  • Expertise in computer programming (HPAC, VLSTRACK, Python, C++, Visual Basic, etc.) for CBRN modeling and analysis, to include development of unique utilities to assist analysts e.g., calculation tools built using MS office products.

  • Development and participation in laboratory and/or field tests regarding CBRN-related material characteristics and/or physical/mental impact on humans wearing protective equipment.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2617468

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

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