Constellation West is currently seeking a Deterrence Analyst for the following:

The Analyst will 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.

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.

Required Skills:

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.

A minimum of 4-5 years experience in, or a demonstrated working knowledge of game theory.

Knowledge of strategic military strategy, planning, operations and nuclear enterprise.

Knowledge of the current strategic threat environment.

Other Requirements:

Security Clearance: TS w/SCI eligibility

Education: Master degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, STEM or related national security degree highly desirable, Bachelor degree required.

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 along with non-IT subject matter expertise world-wide. Established in 1997, Constellation West continues as an industry leader, partnering with key organizations. As a prime contractor or preferred subcontractor, we have a continual list of opportunities to fill across the nation with multiple agencies such as the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, civilian agencies, and national intelligence community. Many of the positions supporting U.S. federal government require our employees be granted security clearances.

Constellation West provides fully integrated solutions spanning all aspects of system/network engineering, system/network administration, data management, information assurance, quality assurance, full lifecycle support, software development, and geospatial information services. Constellation West looks for the right people ready to step up and be part of a dynamic team.

If you are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding opportunity to apply your expertise, knowledge, and problem solving skills, come join our team! Constellation West offers competitive salary and benefits including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive 401(k) plan
• Competitive Health Benefits
• 11 Paid Holidays!
• 15 PTO Days!
• Veteran Hiring Preference

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