Weapons of Mass Destruction Analyst, Nuclear Enterprise Defense

Job overview

The Weapons of Mass Destruction Analyst, Nuclear Enterprise Defense role is onsite in Reston, VA, with compensation of $100,000–$120,000 per year. The role is in Applied Research Associates’ Capabilities, Analysis and Development division, supporting defense intelligence analysis and threat assessment. The analyst assesses foreign threats to the U.S. nuclear enterprise and related information systems, networks, and critical infrastructure. The work produces intelligence assessments and briefings, supports warning and protection efforts, and informs collaboration with intelligence, defense, laboratory, and academic partners.

What you'll do

• Identify, monitor, and assess foreign threats to the U.S. nuclear enterprise
• conduct technical and all-source analysis
• prepare assessments, warning reports, briefings, and analytic documents
• collaborate with Intelligence Community, Defense Department, national laboratory, and academic partners
• guide less experienced staff and review work
• represent analytic positions during customer engagements as directed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

intelligence analysis

wmd

nuclear enterprise defense

foreign threat assessment

cyber threats

critical infrastructure

all-source analysis

defense intelligence

top secret clearance

sci eligibility

reston va

applied research associates

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan and benefits supporting employee needs
• details are available through the employer’s benefits information.

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and recent experience assessing foreign threats to U.S. nuclear-related systems, infrastructure, personnel, or resources.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.