Senior Nuclear & Radiation Scientist

The ideal candidate will provide advanced and extensive nuclear and radiological expertise supporting Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) threat analysis. The candidate may also develop or contribute to nuclear and radiological research and development efforts; perform modeling and simulation of capabilities or programs to detect or discover nuclear and radiological material; provide technical and technology advice for acquisition support of nuclear and radiological systems; perform or lead independent verification and validation, or related peer review, for nuclear and radiological dispersion software, programs, technologies and strategies.

The candidate's responsibilities may include: 

• Researching and providing guidance on current and evolving nuclear and radiological technologies, methodologies, materials, and capabilities, particularly as to how they may be exploited by potential threat actors
• Evaluating the feasibility of technical approaches to challenges
• Identifying partner organizations and stakeholders in the nuclear and readiological arena for possible collaboration, and provide guidance or even lead outreach efforts for those entities
• Reviewing nuclear and radiological related technical reports for critical review and to identify potential threat vectors
• Developing and evaluating scientific capability strategies 
• Developing test and evaluation methodologies
• Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a central repository of technical program information (e.g. reports, requirements, etc.)
• Organizing, coordinating, and participating in meetings, discussions, and seminars on nuclear and radiological threat and detection technology topics
• Communicating scientific findings to technical and non-technical audiences as needed through written, oral, virtual and in-person setting
• Provide nuclear and radiological familiarization training and education to laypersons to enhance organizational awareness 

You are responsible for managing multiple projects and directing the work, as a Sr. Scientist, of others while applying your expertise and experience. You serve as the primary contact for clients on assigned projects, leveraging knowledge of clients’ operations and business. You regularly interact with mid-level client representatives and build strong collegial networks to improve quality, grow new business and shape new corporate objectives. You are able to manage uncertainty and risks in difficult situations, relationships and problems. You communicate, diagnose, and facilitate consensus in a variety of situations setting clear expectations for execution.

• Master's degree in a nuclear, radiological, or closely related scientific field
• More than 10 years of experience in a scientific, engineering, medical, veterinary, or public health field
• Excellent oral and technical writing communication skills and advanced organizational capabilities
• Ability to work tasks autonomously and follow through to completion
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to acquire Department of Homeland Security suitability (i.e., security screening)

• PhD/Doctorate in nuclear physics or closely related scientific field
• More than 10 years of experience in nuclear/radiological field
• History of successfully managing complex technical projects and teams to achieve high client satisfaction
• Experience successfully elevating the work of teammates

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD 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. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

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.

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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.