CBRNE Technical Trainer

Leidos; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is seeking a CBRNE Technical Trainer to deliver SME expertise to federal agencies and support the DEVCOM CBC Advanced CBRNE Training mission. The role includes planning, executing, and evaluating field activities related to WMD and CBRNE training and exercises.

The position requires a BA/BS in a chemical/biological discipline or related field with years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and a DoD security clearance with potential TS/SCI.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Chemical, Biological, or Emergency Management discipline with 5+ years relevant experience or AS degree with 7+ years; in lieu of degree, 10+ years relevant field experience.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of SME expertise to Federal Government agencies in support of WMD defense.
• Assist Federal agencies with R&D of countermeasures for chemical/biological agents and other WMDs.
• Coordinate between the Advanced CBRNE Training mission and customers (DoW, DoJ, DoE).
• Lead or support CBRNE training events through their lifecycle; define TTPs and integrate with training.
• Assist in special projects for military customers related to CBRN responder operations.
• Train end-users on multiple detection platforms used in CBRN response actions.
• Communicate assignments, milestones, and program issues with timelines.

Education

BA/BS degree in Chemical, Biological, or Emergency Management

AS degree in a technical field

Job description

Description

The Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area, part of the Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a CBRNE Technical Trainer at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) facility located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) experience to advance the DEVCOM CBCAdvanced CBRNE Training Mission.Under this role, you will work with both Federal Government staff / officials and other Leidos support personnel in planning, executing, and completing field activities associated with WMD and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) training, demonstration, field exercises, table top exercises and other duties as assigned by the Government Training Coordinator. This position joins Leidos' portfolio of support to DEVCOM CBC, including basic and applied research, development, testing and evaluation, and training efforts to support the U.S. Warfighter and ensure our Warfighters maintain battlefield dominance during a chemical and/or biological event.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Subject Matter Expert (SME) expertise to Federal Government agencies in supporting the combat against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).

• Assist Federal agencies with research and development of countermeasures for chemical and biological agents and other WMDs.
• Serve and assist DEVCOM CBC's efforts as a technical member coordinating between the Advanced CBRNE Training mission and various classified and unclassified customers, to include: Department of War, Department of Justice and Department of Energy.
• Lead / support CBRNE training events through their lifecycle - defining organizational tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP's); integration of TTP's with the training being offered; interfacing with CBRNE subject matter experts within CBC; building a rapport with the customer; partnering with federal gov lead to develop business.
• Assist in special projects for military customers, to include chemical and biological solutions as it relates to the CBRN responder operational mission space.
• Train end-users on multiple detection platforms used as part of CBRN response actions.
• Articulate and communicate assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and timeframes for completion.

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in a Chemical, Biological, or Emergency Management discipline with 5+ years relevant experience or AS degree in technical field with 7+ years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of degree, 10+ years prior relevant field experience with chemical/biological response and protection is required.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience with CBRNE and WMD technical support and field application/experience, including setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration of field deployed, analytical equipment.
• Candidate must demonstrate effective analytical, interpersonal relationship, communications, and time management skills as well as their ability to identify, document, and help resolve complex, detailed problems.
• Experience in education principals for classroom instruction, including: development and peer-review of training packages, development and construction of hands‑on training tools, instruction of curriculum, both written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen.
• Candidate must hold an active U.S. Department of Defense Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with U.S. Military, Civil Support Team, and/or CBRNE Military Occupation Specialties.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.