CBRN Data Scientist

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a CBRN Data Scientist to support Headquarters United States Air Force (HAF/A10). In this role, you will provide highly specialized scientific and technical analysis to translate complex Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) data into actionable operational insights for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). This requires conducting detailed research, evaluating test results, and leveraging advanced modeling to inform AF strategy, policy, doctrine, and TTPs regarding CWMD and Biodefense. 

The HAF/A10 contract delivers technical, analytical, operational, programmatic, and planning subject-matter expertise to HAF/A10 and its component divisions to advance national security strategic plans, policies, concepts, and initiatives.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

Responsibilities

• Conduct CBRN Operational Impact Analysis. Analyze OPLANS, Force Models, intelligence, CBRN threats, delivery means, and environmental effects to assess the operational impact on DAF missions, including aircraft sorties, logistics, equipment, and personnel.
  • Produce Operational Impact Analysis Reports.
  • Produce Threat and Vulnerability Assessment papers.
• Provide Test & Experimentation (T&E) Support. Support and provide subject matter expertise for AF, Joint, or interagency T&E events. Evaluate raw scientific test results to determine operational relevance and application.
  • Produce Test Result Evaluation Reports.
  • Provide recommendations for operational guidance (e.g., evacuation criteria, exposure limits, standoff distances, and decontamination standards) based on test findings.
• Support Policy & Doctrine Refinement. Conduct technical reviews of requirements documents and monitor advances in the scientific community to ensure AF guidance is accurate, relevant, and current.
  • Provide formal recommendations for technical and analytical updates to AFIs, AFMANs, TTPs, and other policy/doctrine documents.
• Operate and Maintain M&S Products. Develop, maintain, and operate current and future sortie generation and hazard prediction Modeling & Simulation (M&S) products (e.g., VLSTRACK, HPAC, JEM, etc.).
  • Produce hazard prediction and sortie generation models and simulations.
  • Produce updates to hazard duration risk management tool databases.
• Develop Custom Software Solutions. Program new modeling and visualization tools as directed to depict complex systems, such as aircraft generation flow or chemical agent behavior.
  • Produce new custom modeling programs and visualization tools developed in common programming languages – (e.g.; Python, C++, Visual Basic).
• Community Review & Assessment. Review all deterrence community education and research initiatives to assess their relevance and applicability.
  • Provide analyses and recommendations for informing Air Force policy, doctrine, professional force development, CONOPs, and strategic plans.
• Deliberate Research & Analysis. Conduct on- and off-site research to evaluate and align Air Force nuclear missions and capabilities with national deterrence policy, strategy, and doctrine.
  • Produce and deliver formal research papers, briefings, and other scholarly materials detailing findings and strategic implications.
• Knowledge Dissemination & Collaboration. When directed, publish research findings and host meetings or conferences to share results with the broader Air Force Deterrence Education and Research communities.
  • Successfully execute and manage all aspects of meetings and conferences.
• Academic & Research Networking. Establish and maintain a professional network of relevant academic and research organizations focused on deterrence studies.
  • Produce a current and functional network of contacts and partner institutions.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to maintain itEducation: Bachelor's degreeYears of Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education: Master's degree

Additional Information:Location: Located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VAOn-site: This is a full-time on-site position

***This position is contingent upon contract award.***

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