Cbrn defense scientist

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: Minimum of Bachelors of Science and fourteen years of related experience, Masters of Science and twelve years related experience, or Doctorate of Science and nine years related experience.

Required Skills:

• 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

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