Senior Operations Research Analyst - Office of Nuclear Surety and Exercise Programs

Noblis•Washington, DC

2d•$75,000 - $117,225

About The Position

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. 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 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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.