Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Analyst

The role

You will provide technical and analytical support for the development and implementation of CWMD and biodefense policy and strategy for the Air Force. This includes conducting operational analysis, policy development, and integrating CWMD considerations into Air Force missions and planning.

What you will do

• Provide subject matter expertise and technical analysis on CWMD operations.
• Support the development, management, and implementation of the DAF’s CWMD strategy and contingency plans.
• Conduct technical research and operational evaluations to assess scientific testing results.
• Characterize and assess threat agents, delivery mechanisms, and release environments for CBRN weapons.
• Monitor advancements in scientific understanding of CBRN hazards and recommend updates to tools.
• Conduct technical reviews of Joint Operational Requirements Documents.
• Integrate CWMD considerations into wargames, exercises, and training activities.
• Collaborate with DoD and external organizations to support research, testing, training, and education.

Required qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, technical, management, or a related field such as international relations or national security studies.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant CWMD experience.
• Experience conducting scientific analysis of CBRN weapons and materials.
• Experience performing operational analysis on the impact of CBRN weapons on Air Force core missions.
• Experience supporting senior-level staff organizations, including Service Headquarters, Joint Staff, or Office of the Secretary of Defense.
• Strong understanding of Air Force core missions and their integration with MAJCOM mission sets and combatant command operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing executive-level briefings and drafting informational, point, white, and decision papers.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.

About the company

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and deliver practical, useful solutions.