Counter WMD Threats Biological Mid-Level Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Counter WMD Threats Biological Mid-Level Analyst

Washington, DC

This is an onsite position with the potential for 1 day a week of telework, responsibilities allowing.

Cortek is seeking a Counter WMD Threats Mid-Level Program Analyst to support the Department of State's Biological Policy Staff to reduce threats from biological weapons, mainly through efforts to strengthen and maintain international coordination and capabilities to prepare for and respond to outbreaks of infectious disease in humans and / or animals.

Duties :

• Provide expert advice to the BPS Director and senior Department officials and represent the Department in various interagency meetings.
• Develop and support the implementation of strategies and policies to prevent biological weapons and to strengthen global capabilities to prepare for and respond to outbreaks of infectious disease.
• Draft and develop products in support of office and Department leadership, including briefing checklists and talking points, background and issue papers, reporting cables, meeting notes, information, and action memos, strategies, press guidance and releases, speeches, and blog entries, as determined and assigned by the client.
• Liaise regularly with Department and interagency experts to develop, synchronize, and support strategies, policies, engagements, and projects designed to prevent biological weapons and to strengthen global capabilities to prepare for and respond to outbreaks of infectious disease, as determined and assigned by the client.
• Balance and prioritize complex tasks with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative to develop solutions.
• Travel from time to time, including international travel.

Required Qualifications :

Clearance :

About CORTEK : Founded in 2003, CORTEK is a distinguished Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) terrorism prevention, Counter-WMD (CWMD) support services, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) / Privacy Act support. With over a decade of experience, CORTEK has delivered mission-critical solutions to government clients, including the Department of State (DOS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Department of Defense (DoD). Our proven track record includes 12 years of incumbency on DOS contracts supporting WMD threat mitigation and consequence management programs, as well as comprehensive support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) technical and strategic objectives across Physical and Biological Sciences, Engineering, Policy, and Operations. Additionally, CORTEK has provided onsite analytical support for the Department of the Army Headquarters (HQDA) at the Pentagon.

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