CBRN Defense Data Scientist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
SAIC has an immediate opening for a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Computer 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:
- Serve as a CWMD (and nuclear effects when required) modeler to model complex systems which include CBRN agent effects and attributes in different situations (i.e., varying weather, release mechanisms and parameters) overlaid over differing major combat operations (MCO) related operational environments
- Extracting data from CBRN-related modeling programs through post processing utilities to provide analysts user-friendly data tables and graphics to depict complexities such as toxicity effects over time, degradation of agent strength, and contaminated area coverage as a function of time
- Develop and use batch programs that enable AF/A10SA to complete thousands of CBRN-related hazard runs (HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, etc.) without having to execute each run on a one-by-one basis
- Use computer modeling to support 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
- Use computer modeling to support 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).
Required Education and Experience: Minimum of Bachelors and fourteen years of related experience, Masters and twelve years related experience, or doctorate and nine years related experience
Required Skills:
Subject matter expert in computer programming for MCO-related modeling of CBRN materials (HPAC, VLSTRACK, HOTSPOT, etc.) and analyzing complex systems (Python, C++, Visual Basic, etc.)
Specialized expertise in providing modeling support for technical analysis of CBRN threats. Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office products
Desired Experience/Skills:
History of incorporating results of lab or field analysis of CBRN-related tests into modeling programs to support CBRN-related studies
History of developing unique tools to assist analysts interpret and utilize raw data within analytical projects
History of the manipulation of raw observational data and presenting an informed product. History of understanding observational data from various sources.