CBRN Scientist

Overview

Consistent with Executive Order 14042, this position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination (fully vaccinated), subject to approved ADA or religious accommodations and client requirements.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, Noblis MSD and Noblis + Mikros Systems tackle the nation’s toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients’ most critical missions.

We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions.

Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors.

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Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them.

Our people are our greatest asset.

They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public.

Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org. 

Responsibilities

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) works cooperatively with allies and partners to reduce or eliminate weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats.

The cooperative nature of the DoD’s activities yields a secondary benefit of strengthening regional alliances, deepening existing partnerships, and attracting new partners.

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts, and professionals.

We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Defense’s program.

Noblis is looking to hire a CBRN Scientist to support the mission in cooperation with partner nations.

Responsibilities for the position include, but not limited to:

• Provide expertise in WMD detection equipment for land, maritime, and aerial operations, including networks and communications systems, portal monitors, and handheld and mobile detectors for radiological, biological, and chemical agents.
• Provide expertise in visual recognition of WMD, WMD components and delivery systems.
• Conduct needs assessments, gap analysis, procurement support, and performance validation and sustainment on behalf of DOD.
• Work across project and contractor teams to meet science and policy objectives in accordance with program cost, schedule, and performance requirements.
• Support program leadership in defining regional and technical requirements, establishing long-range plans, defining project and program success factors, and implementing assessment methodologies for achieving consistent, systematic processes.
• Make recommendations to the program leadership and facilitate the identification of trends and the desired future state for the program abroad.
• Document best practices across all programs, draft lessons learned, and make recommendations to adapt, apply, and embed those practices throughout the project life cycle.
• Provide support for organizational development, process implementation, trend monitoring, and continuous process improvement with an emphasis on ensuring critical needs are addressed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Required skills and knowledge:

• The candidate must possess a BA/BS, and 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• SECRET clearance or higher, or ability to obtain a U.S.

  clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with the U.S.

  government on areas concerning national security.

• Familiarity with State-level and regional WMD threats.
• Familiarity with nonproliferation obligations, approaches, and objectives.
• International engagement experience.
• Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion.
• Flexibility/adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates with a Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI clearance are preferred.

Client Engagement

· Learn about and support Noblis’ client engagement, corporate values, and corporate strategic priorities, including providing input to proposal writers.

· Build a productive relationship with your client and understand their structure and goals.

· Participate in the proposal process by providing input to proposal writers.