Nuclear and CWMD Analyst

The Mission, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates Inc (ARA) is seeking an experienced Nuclear and CWMD Analyst to evaluate and mitigate emergent nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction (WMD) risks.

In this role, you will play a critical part in safeguarding national security by evaluating and mitigating emergent, high-consequence global threats.

As a vital bridge between cutting-edge technology and operational decision-making, you will lead cross-functional working groups, partner with key defense and intelligence stakeholders, and leverage advanced modeling and simulation tools to translate complex and dynamic capabilities into actionable operational plans and training solutions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in nuclear operations, countering WMD, modeling and simulation tools, and wide breadth of technical acumen across the nuclear enterprise.

They will have the ability to translate technical capabilities into operational requirements and planning activities.   

Responsibilities:


* Lead working groups to assess, plan, and execute the integration of emerging deterrence and/or CWMD capabilities.


* Translate deterrence and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) event environment and impacts into critical information requirements for senior leaders and audiences at all echelons.


* Integrate nuclear weapon effects and calculations with AI/ML to identify impacts to mission.


* Collaborate with stakeholders; including analysts, planners, and technologists; to align planning capabilities with operational objectives.


* Evaluate current strategic deterrence and countering WMD operational environment to identify gaps, opportunities, and integration points for new tools or methodologies.


* Develop and deliver training materials, user guides, and standard operating procedures for new tools or capabilities.


* Coordinate testing and validation activities to ensure capabilities are reliable and relevant to planning scenarios.


* Continuously monitor team performance and user feedback to recommend iterative improvements to capability/plan and processes.


* Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and best practices to inform future integration efforts.

Required Qualifications


* Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with 5-7 years of technical experience working within the DoW and/or other CBRNE, nuclear operations, and/or planning communities, 3-5 years of technical experience with a Master’s degree, OR 12+ years of experience in lieu of a degree


* Previous military experience in strategic or theater nuclear operations and planning


* Willingness to learn skills associated with modeling


* Strong communication skills, technical presentation skills, and extensive experience with Microsoft Office


* Experience with DoD training, wargaming, modeling and simulations


* U.S.

citizenship


* Minimum curren...