Senior Operations Research Analyst - Office of Nuclear Surety an

Responsibilities

*This job posting is for upcoming opportunities.

We are seeking a Senior Operations Research Analyst with extensive expertise with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs/Nuclear Matters (OASW(ND-CBD/NM)) within the Washington DC area to join our team.

This position will support the Office of Nuclear Surety and Exercise Programs, providing expert analysis and support for nuclear surety policies, procedures, and exercise planning and execution.

Responsibilities:

• Develop methodologies for threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments related to nuclear physical security, analyzing annual Deviation and Nuclear Surety Inspection reports.
• Design, monitor, and support exercise execution including NUWAIX, PROMINENT HUNT, and PATHFINDER exercise series, as well as DoD Force-on-Force exercises (4 times per year).
• Support DoD's Nuclear Weapons Use Control Program by constructing analytical frameworks for threat assessment and performing cost/benefit analysis for protective strategies.
• Provide technical advice on nuclear weapons and material transportation, support Nuclear Transportation Working Group (NTWG), and conduct transportation risk assessments.
• Support NATO Joint Theatre Surety Management Group (JTSMG) meetings, NATO High Level Group meetings, and NATO-Russia Council exchanges (7+ meetings per year).
• Provide technical support for incident response planning and coordination, drafting updates to DoD policy for responding to nuclear/radiological incidents.
• Support quarterly safety meetings, annual reviews of Nuclear Weapon System Safety Rules, and coordinate applicable Safety and Surety directives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, or 4 additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

• 5 years of related experience
• Active Top Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong analytical and research capabilities.
• US citizen

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in an Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)/Joint Staff/Interagency environment.
• In-depth knowledge of nuclear weapons systems and operations.
• Nuclear weapons physical security and safety expertise.
• Experience with nuclear surety programs and inspections.
• Knowledge of DoD exercise planning and execution.
• Familiarity with Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) systems.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Operations Research, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
• Strong project management and coordination skills.

Overview

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation's toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers' most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org

Why Work at Noblis

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission-driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well-being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us .

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis' total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $117,225.00 /Yr.