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

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