Location: Quantico, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Clearance: TS/SCI and the ability to obtain/maintain a CI Poly as required
Job Summary Castalia Systems is seeking a Weapons Systems Analyst, Junior, to support our Intelligence Client's mission sets.
Roles and Responsibilities A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
- Provide analysis and operational insights related to foreign and adversarial weapons systems. Support includes simulating red force capabilities, assisting in threat modeling, and contributing to exercises and planning that replicate realistic opposing force scenarios.
- Research and analyze global threat weapon systems and tactics.
- Support joint and service-level exercises by providing realistic Red Force planning input
- Assist in the development of threat laydowns and engagement scenarios
- Collaborate with Blue Force analysts to assess system vulnerabilities
- Generate intelligence production in the form of briefin gs and reports on adversary capabilities and strategic implications.
Required Qualifications - Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
- Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
- Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
- Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information. Demonstrates understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
- Demonstrates ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills. Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
- Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
- Demonstrates working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil's Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
- Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Normal office environment.
- During high-tempo operations, maintain situational awareness and relay intelligence in real time.
Travel Company Description At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $65,o00.00 to $70,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems total compensation package for employees.
Disclaimer Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.
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