Analytic Services

Radiological and Nuclear Defense Program Analyst

Analytic Services · Alexandria, VA
Alexandria, VA $99K–$144K Posted 2026-08-04
Salary
$99K–$144K
Type
Full-time
Experience
8+ yr

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) is actively hiring a Radiological and Nuclear Defense (RND) Program Analyst to work in support of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASW(CBRND)).

This position can support a hybrid work schedule with 3-4 days per week onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA and 1-2 days remote.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Support work to enable the development of an integrated and enduring capability for radiological and nuclear defense for the National Guard Bureau and the Joint Force.
  • Provide evaluation of threats, identification of gaps and potential solutions, and the development of an investment strategy that ensures long-term access to innovative technical solutions and trained operators, and the ability to execute required support functions for RND.
  • Support management of requirements collection, validation, and prioritization to inform the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process. Evaluate, integrate, and synchronize DoW's capabilities to address RND.
  • Review and provide technical and analytical assessments on the integration of U.S. material solutions and overall capabilities for RND.
  • Assist in facilitating/coordinating all research, engagements, strategies, and reviews to ensure effective and efficient execution of the RND tasks.
  • Assist in maintaining a resource investment strategy to inform senior OSW leadership decisions on material investments needed to ensure DoW is optimally positioned to address RND.

Required Qualifications:

  • Possess an active Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, management or related discipline. A Master’s degree is equivalent to 3 years of experience.
  • 8+ years of DoW experience in a staff environment providing assessments and analyses that address cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
  • Extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of RND.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense, Policy and Programs (OASW(ND-CBD)).

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range for this position:
$99,300 — $144,100 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail  [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Analytic Services

Analytic Services

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Analytic Services Inc. (ANSER) is a public service research institute and not-for-profit corporation that provides objective research, technical support, and actionable solutions for national security challenges to U.S. government agencies. The company specializes in informing decisions that shape the nation's future through independent studies and analysis.
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