CBRN Analyst

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 Homeland Security (DHS)’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate.

Technology and threats evolve rapidly in today’s ever-changing environment. In response, the DHS S&T was established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. S&T is the primary research and development arm of DHS and manages science and technology research, from development through transition. Within S&T, Mission and Capability Support (MCS) executes Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) to transition solution approaches, technologies, and knowledge products in support of DHS Component customers including U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal, State, Local Tribal and Territorial (FSLTT) first responders, and the larger Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).

This Program Analyst CBRN role will provide technical and programmatic support to DHS S&T, as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performing professionals supporting the client's most vexing technical and technological challenges, and developing solutions to counter current, emerging, and future homeland security threats. Specifically, the selected candidate will support S&T by assisting with the development, administration, and coordination of RDT&E portfolios, programs, and projects.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated; operate well in a matrixed environment; be able to learn, digest, and provide scientific and technical guidance on a broad spectrum of technical subjects; and be able to distill and communicate complex technical concepts to enable nontechnical managers to make informed decisions and to communicate R&D impact to senior officials and policy makers. A technical background in science, engineering, or CBRN is not required so much as a strong grasp on program and project management fundamentals and a deep desire to develop and maintain project processes, build documentation and portfolio strategy, engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders, and an eagerness to learn the field.

The responsibilities of the team member may include:

• Assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, to include tasks such as: development of solicitation material, administration of source selection reviews, and assessing technical solutions.
• Monitoring project performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.
• Engaging and coordinating routinely and ad-hoc with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Maintaining and monitoring program budgets to include gathering and reviewing monthly reporting information from project/program performers and developing budget execution plans.
• Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects.
• Providing support to Portfolio and Program Managers in their continued engagement with DHS S&T customers on the receipt, prioritization, and regular reporting of their operational capability gaps.
• Providing data collection and analyses of user requirements and of existing and emerging systems, capabilities, and technologies.
• Performing routine tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling, writing internal memos, maintaining and updating Program Management records, filing, intranet website maintenance, preparing and reviewing presentations, records maintenance, and coordinating daily operations of the assigned program.
• Assisting with planning technology transitions to the respective operational customer.
• Attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and program reviews at the direction of the program or project manager to provide programmatic and technical review, record meeting minutes, and contribute to the program management dialogue with performers.
• Providing assistance in managing and responding to program-aligned S&T Executive Secretary data calls, compiling information, and preparing information for reporting to senior leadership.
• Supporting the identification, assessment, evaluation, and testing of existing and emerging technologies, systems, and capabilities, including: coordination with related government, academic, and industry programs; attending meetings and symposia; coordinating meetings and programs reviews; and supporting program advocacy including development and production of presentation materials.

Note: This role may require non-local travel (limited- 2-3x/year), and some DC metro area local travel.

• BA/BS and 5+ years of relevant experience or MA/MS and 3+ years of experience 
• SECRET clearance, or eligibility to receive a SECRET clearance 
• Eligibility to obtain DHS Suitability. 
• Experience in program and project management, either within the government, or in other RDT&E environments
• Strong communication skills
• Must be comfortable working in scientific programs

• Security Clearance (minimum SECRET, up to TS/SCI desired) and DHS Suitability are highly preferred
• A desire to learn the DHS S&T mission and to deliver data-enabled solutions to the Homeland Security Enterprise
• Experience providing program and/or project management support on research and development contracts throughout the research lifecycle, from project development activities to requirements gathering to project close-out 
• Experience with diverse stakeholder engagement and/or cross-department coordination
• Familiarity with biological and chemical threats; knowledge of relevance to agricultural (livestock and crops) systems and infrastructure preferred
• Experience monitoring project development performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks. 
• Experience in policy writing and analysis and/or executive level briefings  
• Experience, training, or interest in gaining technical experience serving DHS Mission Areas such bio- or chem-defense, agricultural defense, or CBRN risk assessment
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities. Experience with developing presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools
• Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers
• Experience developing budgets and prioritizing resources
• Experience facilitating resolution of customer requirements, including helping to identify and document capability gaps, formulate and develop technological solutions, and participate in and contribute to strategic discussions
• Experience preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, project schedules and weekly status inputs
• Experience supporting the development and production of architectures, organizational charts, and operations plans and procedures, to include program Standard Operating Procedures
• Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management

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

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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.

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