Chem-Bio Operations Analyst

Amentum

. Analyze CBRNE threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and operational risks affecting US PACOM forces, missions, installations, and regional partners .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $170,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in CBRNE threat analysis, biological threat agents, and technical threat assessment, with a strong background in military chemical and biological defense. Proficient in coordinating with various stakeholders and translating operational requirements into actionable specifications.

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CBRNE Threat AnalysisBiological Threat AgentsTechnical Threat AnalysisActive TS/SCI ClearanceMilitary Chemical/Biological Defense Experience

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Hard Skills

BiochemistryMolecular BiologyToxicologyPathogen GeneticsCellular MechanismsAssaysDual-Use BiotechnologyLaboratory TechniquesData FusionEnvironmental Sampling

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Biosurveillance Information PlatformHPACHazard Assessment SystemJEM/JWARN

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Life SciencesActive TS/SCI Clearance

Industry Keywords

CBRNE DefenseSelect Agents & ToxinsBSL-3/BSL-4 Bio-Containment StandardsMedical CountermeasuresTheater Force Health ProtectionJoint Task Force ExperienceICD 203/206 Analytic Standards

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze CBRNE threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and operational risks affecting US PACOM forces, missions, installations, and regional partners
Evaluate sensing and warning technologies, including multi-domain tipping and cueing, sensor integration, data fusion, environmental and wastewater sampling, rapid diagnostics, countermeasures, and counter-countermeasures
Assess utility, limitations, interoperability, and employment considerations for detection and response capabilities
Provide CBRNE findings to the Operations Planner for integration with medical intelligence, epidemiology, public health, and operational plans
Support incorporation of CBRNE defense, biological-threat warning, consequence management, and Force Health Protection into plans, policies, exercises, and response procedures
Coordinate with J07, J85, US PACOM directorates, subordinate commands, CBRNE organizations, laboratories, technical developers, and interagency or partner-nation stakeholders
Participate in planning teams, working groups, exercises, assessments, and bilateral or multilateral engagements
Test the Biosurveillance Information Platform and provide CBRNE-specific findings for Military Utility Assessments and recommendations
Translate operational requirements into specifications for technical teams developing feeds, dashboards, alerts, and workflows; coding is not required
Prepare CBRNE assessments, briefings, white papers, event documentation, and capability recommendations
Directly support the PACOM Command Surgeon’s Decision Support Team as its senior biochemical and technical defense expert
Report administratively to the Amentum Project Lead and receive functional priorities from J07 through established contract channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Toxicology, or a closely related life-sciences discipline; 10+ years of specialized military chemical/biological defense experience with significant laboratory or technical CWMD background may be accepted in lieu of degree
Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience in chemical and biological defense, technical threat analysis, or defense-oriented life-science research
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to complete a polygraph examination if required
US Citizenship required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance
Expertise in biological threat agents, Select Agents & Toxins, weaponization principles, and BSL-3/BSL-4 bio-containment standards
Familiarity with medical countermeasures doctrine and theater force health protection protocols
Understanding of pathogen genetics, cellular mechanisms, assays, and dual-use biotechnology
Preferred: Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Virology, or Toxicology
Preferred: Experience with NCMI, DIA, JIOCs, or DTRA and ICD 203/206 analytic standards
Preferred: Familiarity with DoD hazard prediction and blast/dispersion modeling software such as HPAC, Hazard Assessment System, or JEM/JWARN
Preferred: Military CBRN Officer or Senior Enlisted Specialist experience with Joint Task Force / CCMD staff experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance