Chemical and Nuclear Surety Lead

Chimera Enterprises International, Inc (Chimera); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defense Contractor in Washington is seeking a Chemical and Nuclear Surety Lead to ensure compliance with U.S. laws and DoD directives. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in surety operations, project management skills, and experience in high-level DoD engagements. Responsibilities include supporting guidance issues, evaluating operational impacts, and managing compliance. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a SECRET clearance. Competitive compensation and on-site work primarily in the NCR with occasional travel are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience with DoD personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of chemical and nuclear surety operations.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Support DAMO-SSD in managing chemical and nuclear surety guidance issues.
• Evaluate impact of surety on Army operations.
• Manage compliance using database management systems.

Skills

Expertise in chemical and nuclear surety operations

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Chemical and Nuclear Surety Lead to support the Army Treaty Compliance and Surety Division (DAMO-SSD), Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment Safety & Occupational Health (DASA(ESOH)), and U.S. Army Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency (USANCA)

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in chemical and nuclear surety operations, coupled with substantial experience in engaging with key stakeholders within the Department of Defense (DoD). The Chemical and Nuclear Surety Lead will support DAMO-SSD by ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. laws and DoD directives concerning chemical and nuclear surety, providing guidance, participating in high-level meetings, and maintaining oversight of surety-related activities.

Mission: To ensure the safety, security, and accountability of chemical agents and special nuclear materials (SNM) within the Army. This role involves implementing surety programs and policies while collaborating with various Army and DoD stakeholders to oversee and support chemical and nuclear surety operations.

Clearance Level Required: SECRET

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide continuous support to DAMO-SSD in managing chemical and nuclear surety guidance issues
• Evaluate the impact of chemical and nuclear surety and accident and incident response on Army operations, plans, force structure, training, and resources
• Manage and oversee compliance with surety guidance using database management systems and other analytical tools
• Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses, and guidance meetings
• Support the Army Inspector General on surety-related inspections
• Monitor available information sources for surety-related matters and provide regular updates and reports
• Prepare and provide executive summaries (EXSUM), after-action reports (AAR), trip reports, significant activity reports (SIGACT), information memorandums, and information papers as required
• Participate in and contribute to special studies and research related to surety issues as directed by the Government
• Review, comment on, and contribute to chemical and nuclear surety-related U.S. government, DoD, and Army documents and publications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience interacting with Service Staff, Joint Staff (JS), and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) organizations
• Extensive knowledge of chemical and nuclear surety operations, with experience in implementing and managing chemical and nuclear surety programs
• Proven experience in planning, directing, and managing complex projects and operations with multiple points of contact
• Excellent analytical skills and experience in policy development and strategic guidance formulation
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective liaison roles
• Ability to draft, review, and update a variety of technical and policy documents
• Familiarity with key organizations and interfaces, including Army Regulations (AR), DoD Directives (DoDD), and Department of Defense Instructions (DoDI) relevant to chemical and nuclear surety

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, management, or related discipline relevant to this PWS
• Experience: 5 to 10 years in managing and overseeing chemical and nuclear surety programs and interacting with high-level DoD personnel
• Clearance: SECRET
• Location: Primarily on-site in the NCR, with occasional travel as required

Chimera Enterprises International is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action in hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.