Radiological And Nuclear Defense Program Analyst (Defense)

TL;DR

Radiological And Nuclear Defense Program Analyst (Defense): Supporting the development of integrated radiological and nuclear defense capabilities for the National Guard Bureau and Joint Force with an accent on threat assessment, requirements prioritization, and long-term resource investment strategy. Focus on evaluating capability gaps, synchronizing technical solutions, and informing senior leadership decisions across cost, schedule, and performance parameters.

Location: Hybrid schedule with 3–4 days per week onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, and 1–2 days remote; candidates must hold an active Secret security clearance.

Salary: $99,300–$144,100 USD per year

Company

hirify.global is a nonprofit public-service organization providing independent analysis and practical solutions for complex national and homeland security challenges.

What you will do

• Support the development of enduring radiological and nuclear defense capabilities for the National Guard Bureau and Joint Force.
• Evaluate threats, identify capability gaps, and develop potential technical and operational solutions.
• Manage requirements collection, validation, and prioritization to support the PPBE process.
• Assess and synchronize U.S. material solutions and broader radiological and nuclear defense capabilities.
• Coordinate research, stakeholder engagements, strategies, and program reviews.
• Maintain resource investment strategies and provide analysis to support senior leadership decisions.

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, management, or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of Department of War experience in a staff environment.
• Experience providing assessments and analyses addressing cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
• Extensive expertise and in-depth knowledge of radiological and nuclear defense.

Nice to have

• Previous experience with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense, Policy and Programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Public-service mission focused on strengthening national and homeland security.
• Culture emphasizing collaboration, integrity, initiative, and client focus.
• Health, financial, and well-being benefits.
• Equal opportunity employment and workplace accommodations available.