Deterrence

PROJECT:

Deterrence Analysis and Planning Support performs two core functions which are Adversary Decision Calculus Planning Analysis and Course of Action (COA) Analysis and Wargaming. 

The outputs of these two functions are required for informed, reasoned, and adaptive U.S. strategic deterrence planning and operations and to identify future deterrence capability requirements in a complex, uncertain, and rapidly changing security environment.

DESCRIPTION: 

Analysts provide advisory and assistance services (A&AS) to maintain Deterrence Analysis and Planning Support, refine Deterrence Analysis Methodology, and continue to develop the Global Analysis and Research capabilities. Additionally, the contractor shall provide deterrence analysis support to USSTRATCOM experimentation and war gaming efforts.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Security Clearance: TS w/SCI eligibility
• Ability to work onsite at Offutt AFB, NE.
• Education: Bachelor degree required; Master degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, STEM or related national security degree highly desirable

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Near-peer adversary subject matter expertise: China, Russia, N. Korea, and/or emerging threats in the current environment
• High-level administrative support expertise

DETERRENCE ANALYST REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5 years of academic experience in, or a demonstrated working knowledge of at least 4-5 years working in the field of US defense policy, strategy, or plans.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in, or a demonstrated working knowledge of at least 4-5 years working in the field in deterrence theory, deterrence models and deterrence strategy.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in, or a demonstrated working knowledge of at least 4-5 years of working in the field with historical US deterrence strategies, models, their defining characteristics, and successes.
• Knowledge of strategic military strategy, planning, operations and nuclear enterprise.
• Knowledge of the current strategic threat environment.
• Provide scenario-based Decision Calculus Planning Analyses and Deterrence Impact Analyses in support of war gaming to improve unity of effort between USSTRATCOM, its components, Geographic Combatant Commanders (GCCs), and other USG organizations deterrence activities.

WARGAMING ANALYST REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 4-5 years experience in, or a demonstrated working knowledge of game theory.
• Provide scenario-based deterrence analysis to war gaming activities designed to test USSTRATCOM OPLAN/CONPLAN deterrence actions. 
• Provide scenario-based deterrence assessments to war gaming activities to evaluate USSTRATCOM OPLAN/CONPLAN integration with GCC OPLAN/CONPLAN actions. 
• Knowledge of strategic military strategy, planning, operations and nuclear enterprise.
• Knowledge of the current strategic threat environment.
• Conduct hypothesis-based Decision Calculus Planning Analysis and Deterrence Impact Analysis to test deterrence assumptions in experimentation.
• Develop/create tools to effectively and professionally display visualizations of scenarios.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Constellation West will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About The Organization

Constellation West is an award winning company that delivers Information Technology (IT) engineering services and solutions and non-IT subject matter expertise worldwide. Established in 1997, Constellation West is an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill nationwide with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, the Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and the national intelligence community. Many positions supporting the U.S. federal government require our employees to be granted security clearances.

Constellation West is dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing all facets of system and network engineering, administration, and management. Our goal is to attract individuals who are ready to tackle exciting challenges and contribute to a dynamic team. Do you have the expertise and skills to solve intricate problems? If so, we invite you to join us and become part of a stimulating work environment that recognizes your hard work and commitment. Don't let this incredible opportunity to make an impact pass you by!

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Competitive 401(k) plan

• Competitive Health Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays!!

• 5 hrs. of PTO prepay period starting on day 1!

• Veteran Hiring Preference

Constellation West is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V