Senior Scientist Chemist

Responsibilities

The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office is a support component within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CWMD office was established by the “Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018” and combines the former Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) and a majority of the Office of Health Affairs (OHA). The office was created to elevate and streamline DHS efforts to prevent the use of weapon of mass destruction (WMD) against the homeland and promote readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and health security threats.

The CWMD office is responsible for coordinating with other Federal efforts and developing a strategy and policy for the Department to plan for, detect, and protect against the importation, possession, storage, transportation, development, or use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents in the U.S. and to protect against an attack using such materials.

The CWMD Intelligence Division mission is to understand and anticipate Homeland WMD threats and equip DHS Components and domestic first responders (federal, state, local and private sector) with timely and relevant information to maintain detection advantage, mitigate vulnerabilities, respond to and disrupt threats.

• Provide chemical, modeling and/or data analysis expertise to the Intelligence Division.
• Support management of Intelligence Division programs/projects, analysis and production.
• Conduct operational scientific and technical analysis in support of CWMD programs and mission areas.
• Perform the functions of a technical expert in the chemical, modeling, and/or data analysis field in support of CWMD Intelligence Division products and briefings.
• Support federal, state, and local agency exercises.
• Conduct open source and classified research on chemical threats to the homeland and partners.
• Coordinate and manage the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations within CWMD programs in support of federal personnel.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-career scientists.

Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

Top Secret Clearance

Education: B.S., M.S., or PHD in chemical engineering, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, or a related field.

General Experience: Must have PHD and 1 year of experience, M.S. and three years of experience, B.S. and 5 years of experience in a chemical field.

Specialized Experience: Must have at least 5 years of experience providing direct or consultant chemical-related support to major programs for medical consequences of CBRN events or a combination of experience in these areas and the homeland security pillars of prevention, protection, response, or recovery.

Ability to conduct expert analysis, and give insight on matters related to production, use, storage, safety and vulnerability of Chemical materials.

Other: Good communication skills to include technical writing and editing, oral communication, organization, critical thinking, and interpersonal and customer service skills to engage stakeholders and management.

Desired Qualifications

Desired skills and knowledge:  Experience directly supporting countering chemical weapons, support to DHS components or programs and/or experience providing scientific or technical expertise to the U.S. federal government in chemical weapons and countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD).  Training or certifications in intelligence analysis, MS Excel, Power Bi, Tableau, R Studio, ALOHA, HPAC, or other data analysis and/or modeling software. DHS suitability. 

Overview

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.

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Total Rewards

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.

Posted Salary Range

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary : $90,300 - $141,075