Probabilistic Risk Analyst/Modeler

About the role

We are currently seeking a senior-level Probabilistic Risk Analyst/Modeler. This position is located in the Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and development of risk assessments focused on high consequence, low probability events.
• Employ statistical methods and mathematical models to inform probabilistic risk assessments.
• Serve as primary customer point of contact for new and ongoing studies.
• Present results and write reports for customers, stakeholders, and executive level decision makers.
• Work with program managers to ensure successful, timely, and efficient project execution.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the fields of probabilistic risk analysis, mathematics, and statistics.
• Lead a team of data scientists, engineers, and modelers, providing project direction and mentorship.
• Interface with external customers to identify needs, and work with internal team members to develop ideas and proposals to expand existing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.; Ph.D. preferred) and at least 10 years of experience in risk analysis, mathematics, mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, physics, or data science.
• At least 5 years of experience developing models and methods that are used to inform risk assessments.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects with proven ability to meet project deadlines on schedule and in budget.
• Expert knowledge of advanced statistics and probability.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of software development best practices.
• Experience using object-oriented programming languages.
• Experience with advanced decision modeling and data analysis techniques, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, or natural language processing.
• Experience managing projects for government contracts.
• Experience writing technical proposals.
• Scientific publications in the risk assessment field.
• DoD acquisition experience.
• Understanding of risk-based decision support in the DoD Chemical Biological Defense Program (CBDP) or one of its components, i.e. CPE, JSTO, JRO, Services, etc.

Benefits

Battelle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible work schedule, enhanced work flexibility, paid time off, wellness incentives, and a variety of optional supplemental benefits. We also provide tuition assistance and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

Schedule

The Hazard Modeling Team within CBRNE Defense provides its customers with technical risk analyses based on mathematical modeling capabilities to inform their preparedness and response planning efforts to mitigate risk. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to make this Nation and Battelle’s clients safer and better prepared.

Pay

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $155,000 to $220,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.