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
Skills Required
- Top Secret with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI eligibility)
- Ability to work onsite at Offutt AFB, NE
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, STEM, or related national security degree
- Minimum 5 years academic or 4-5 years professional experience in US defense policy, strategy, or plans
- Minimum 5 years academic or 4-5 years professional experience in deterrence theory, models, and strategy
- Minimum 5 years academic or 4-5 years professional experience with historical US deterrence strategies and their outcomes
- Knowledge of strategic military strategy, planning, operations, and the nuclear enterprise
- Knowledge of the current strategic threat environment (near-peer adversaries: China, Russia, North Korea, emerging threats)
- Provide scenario-based Decision Calculus Planning Analyses and Deterrence Impact Analyses in support of war gaming and experimentation
- Minimum 4-5 years experience in or demonstrated working knowledge of game theory
- Provide scenario-based deterrence assessments to evaluate OPLAN/CONPLAN integration with GCC actions
- Conduct hypothesis-based Decision Calculus Planning Analysis and Deterrence Impact Analysis to test deterrence assumptions
- Develop/create tools and professional visualizations of scenarios
- High-level administrative support expertise
What We Do
Constellation West is where extraordinary works. A leading provider of mission-critical technology solutions for the U.S. government, Constellation West is one of the fastest-growing service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, small disadvantaged businesses in the country. Constellation West is at the forefront of the IT industry, providing critical information technology solutions that make a positive impact on our nation. As a customer-oriented, mission-focused organization, we are totally committed to helping our customers solve their most difficult IT challenges. Backed by our depth and breadth of trusted IT capabilities, subject matter expertise and proven performance, we go to extraordinary lengths to develop cost-effective solutions that maximize efficiencies and capitalize on emerging technologies. Our unique heritage as a service-disabled veteran-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged business, combined with our nationally recognized and respected senior leadership team, ensures that professional excellence and personal integrity are at the core of everything we do. Leveraging top-notch technical solutions, we guide our customers on the best course of action to maximize their success every step of the way. Our passion is to make our nation more secure. Our commitment is to get the job done right. With its Headquarters in Washington, DC and Operations Center in Bellevue, Neb., Constellation West supports a wide array of government customers in defense and civilian sectors, including the U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, Veterans Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration.
