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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Missoula, MT ยท On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

Emergency Fire and Rescue

Boca Raton, FL ยท On-site

$15.25 - $18/hr

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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$15.50 - $18.25/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

Emergency Fire and Rescue

Erie, PA ยท On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

Emergency Fire and Rescue

Bozeman, MT ยท On-site

$17.50 - $20.50/hr

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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Rochester Hills, MI ยท On-site

$15 - $17.50/hr

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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Newark, NJ ยท On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Coeur D Alene, ID ยท On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

Emergency Fire and Rescue

Charleston, WV ยท On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

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Emergency Fire and Rescue

Jackson, MS ยท On-site

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

Emergency Fire and Rescue

Fairbanks, AK ยท On-site

$16.25 - $19/hr

Trained in firefighting, ship stability and chemical, radiological and biological warfare defense, these Sailors are masters of it all. They also provide training to ensure that all Sailors are ...

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How much do biological warfare jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for biological warfare in the United States is $42,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $46,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Biological Warfare position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Biological Warfare role, you need a strong background in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and experience with biosafety protocols, often supported by advanced degrees in a life sciences field. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, biodefense detection systems, and certifications in biosafety or hazardous materials handling is valuable. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective teamwork stand out as critical soft skills. These competencies are essential to ensure the safe, ethical, and accurate handling of biological agents and to support national and global security initiatives.

What is a Biological Warfare job?

A Biological Warfare job involves researching, detecting, and mitigating biological threats, including harmful pathogens used in warfare or bioterrorism. Professionals in this field work in military, government, or research institutions to develop defense strategies, improve biodefense technologies, and ensure public safety. Their responsibilities may include threat assessment, biosurveillance, and containment of hazardous biological agents.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in a biological warfare defense position?

Professionals in biological warfare defense roles are primarily responsible for researching, detecting, and neutralizing biological threats, which includes designing and conducting laboratory experiments, monitoring for potential outbreaks, and developing response protocols. Daily activities often involve collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including scientists, government officials, and emergency response personnel to assess risks and plan containment strategies. Additional responsibilities may include maintaining strict laboratory safety standards, preparing technical reports, and participating in training exercises simulating biological incident responses. Staying up to date with evolving pathogens and emerging technologies is also a key part of the role to ensure preparedness and effective countermeasures.

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Counter Proliferation Analyst - Biological SME (TS/SCI)

Counter Proliferation Analyst - Biological SME (TS/SCI)

Beyond SOF

Reston, VA โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Job Description
Position Summary:
As a Counter-Proliferation Analyst (Biological SME), you will serve as a biological subject-matter expert and technical authority with a focus on current/near-term events, plans, developments, and trends pertaining to the proliferation of WMD and biological events; issues impacting biological security; force protection; and force operability and survivability against a broad spectrum of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other WMD events.As a biological subject matter expert, conducts applied research on specific intelligence issues pertaining to the WMD threats to US and allied nations; provides written input to reports and briefings; assists with answering requests for information (RFI); assists in research and analytical data entries related to WMD; all for dissemination to Agency leadership and its personnel, Combatant Commands, and the Intelligence Community (IC).You will serve on a unique, multi-discipline team assisting DTRA, CCMDs, and IA and IC partners to fuse operations and intelligence information to enhance Whole of Government efforts against biological WMDs, threats, and counter-proliferation efforts, and the threat networks that facilitate or employ those threats.You will adhere to DTRA production standards supporting the Government's Request for Support (RFS) and Named Area of Interest (NAI) processes.You will assist in the preparation and the conduct of leader engagements with DTRA and commanders globally, to assist in developing processes that enhance situational understanding of Biological WMD and improvised threats, and the networks that employ or facilitate them to enable DOD, IA, and IC efforts focused on dismantling, disrupting, and defeating those threats.
Responsibilities:
As a Counter-Proliferation Analyst with specialized experience in biological warfare and defense you will analyze and produce intelligence products for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) focused on biological WMDs, and counter-proliferation threats using advanced all source analytic capabilities.You will apply expertise in biological WMD, counter-proliferation, and network analysis (Counter Threat Network), social network analysis, and command and control systems.You will serve as an All-Source Counter-Proliferation Intelligence Analyst with specialized experience in biological warfare and defense whose primary responsibility will be informing DTRA activities through structured research using multiple sources and analytic tool suites.You will deliver products that increase the client's situational understanding and comprehension of biological WMD and improvised-threats, and associated counter-proliferation networks.You will assist in evaluating paths to biological WMDs, including state WMD programs and potential proliferation, and support real-world missions in a dynamic client environment.
The Counter-Proliferation Analyst (Biological SME) will respond to strategic operational and tactical collection needs based on raw intelligence and apply knowledge of related collection techniques and possess working knowledge of tradecraft and tools used in the biological WMD and counter-proliferation collection environment.You will assist in enabling DOD, IA, and IC communities of action to dismantle, disrupt, and defeat biological WMD and counter-threat networks. To do this, you will prioritize and categorize requests for support, conduct near- and long-term analyses of device and network-centric problem sets, and fuse multiple intelligence disciplines.You will directly support embedded teammates; answer requests for support from customers and work closely with the senior analysts to develop high-quality products and work closely with other members of the team to identify valuable information on biological WMD and counter-proliferation threats, and enemy organizations; identify trends, patterns, and key nodes; and highlight relationships to the targeted enemy networks.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
  • Current Top Secret/Specialized Compartmented Information Security Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in biological related field (biology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health)
  • More than 3 years of experience providing intelligence analysis for DoD and/or an intelligence agency in an analyst role, including multi-intelligence WMD or counter-proliferation production in the past 7 years
  • More than 2 years of direct experience with DoD and IC All-Source analysis tools, collecting and analyzing information in support of DoD or other government organizations, or direct experience managing analytic production, or the exploitation of multi-intelligence data focused on WMD or counter-proliferation
  • More than 1 year of experience providing Attack the Network (AtN) analysis focused on WMD, CT, or counter-proliferation/improvised threat networks.
  • Practical understanding of collection techniques and working knowledge of tradecraft and tools used in the WMD and counter-proliferation collection environment
  • Practical understanding of network analysis tools such as Analyst Notebook and Palantir.
  • Practical understanding of geospatial Intel tools such as ArcGIS and Google Earth.
  • Practical understanding of Intel-related databases such as M3, TAC, NCTC Online, TIDE, ICReach SIGINT database, Cultweave SIGINT database, PROTON SIGINT Database.
  • Practical understanding of MS Office, Excel, and big-data analytic techniques for structured and unstructured data.
  • You must also possess the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Willing to work rotating shifts if needed - that may include nights and weekends.
  • Bachelor's degree and more than three years of experience, or an associate degree and five years of experience, or seven years of relevant work experience.

Desired Skills:
  • Graduate degree in biological related field (biology, microbiology, epidemiology, public health)
  • Previous experience with CBRN/WMD-related intelligence (to include counter-proliferation, pandemics, health/medical, biological preparedness, weapons technology, etc.)
  • Scientific or technical education or background
  • Experience with the DTRA including its planning processes
  • Experience with the terminology used in the collection of data for chemicals, biologics, and WMDs and their proliferation
  • Knowledge of advanced internet-based research, including Boolean logic, advanced research techniques, search engine and database resources, and Internet sources, including social media, social networking tools, and commercial and industry-based databases.
  • Experience accessing, researching, and exploiting global and regional digital platforms and PAI data.
  • Expert understanding of collection techniques and working knowledge of tradecraft and tools used in the Biological WMD and counter-proliferation collection environment
  • Expert understanding of network analysis tools such as Analyst Notebook and Palantir.
  • Expert understanding of geospatial Intel tools such as ArcGIS and Google Earth.
  • Expert understanding of Intel-related databases such as M3, TAC, NCTC Online, TIDE, ICReach SIGINT database, Cultweave SIGINT database, PROTON SIGINT Database.
  • Expert understanding of MS Office, Excel, and big-data analytic techniques for structured and unstructured data.
  • More than ten years of military experience, and/or a combination of military and IC Agency experience, including recent combat deployments, and be well-versed in all areas of military intelligence, WMD, and Counter-proliferation.
  • Expert understanding of MS Office, Excel, and big-data analytic techniques for structured and unstructured data