Chemical Security and Elimination Subject Matter Expert

Octant Associates LLC; Lorton (VA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Octant Associates LLC seeks a Chemical Security and Elimination SME to strengthen partner nations' capabilities within the DTRA GTR program. The role emphasizes chemical detection, field analysis, sampling, decontamination, and incident response readiness.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in CWMD/CBRN, advanced chemistry knowledge, and training on CBRN detection systems, with the ability to produce executive-ready analyses and training materials.

Qualifications

• 10+ years CWMD/CBRN experience or related education.
• Advanced understanding of chemistry fundamentals.
• Formal operator training of CBRN Detection and Identification Systems (IMS, PID, FTIR, Raman, GC/MS, LC/MS).
• Familiarity with CWAs, 4th Generation Agents, and delivery systems.
• Ability to integrate chemical safety and elimination into readiness frameworks.
• Ability to prepare instructional content and review training materials.
• Proficient in staffing processes and decision-support materials.
• Experience writing technical comments and reports for senior leaders.
• Attention to detail and strong communication in client delivery.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools.
• Eligible for DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsabilités

• Conduct chemical response capability assessments for foreign partners and support country projects.
• Respond to real-time chemical security questions and requirements from DTRA clients and partners.
• Support documentation and metrics development (spend plans, POM inputs, performance metrics).
• Support country assessments and validation of project metrics.
• Conduct chemical security vulnerability assessments and training needs analysis.
• Advise on strategy development, acquisition planning, and sustainment approaches.
• Develop statements of work, cost estimates, and technical evaluations.
• Develop sustainment frameworks for post-implementation success.
• Provide staff products (papers, memos, talking points, briefings).
• Coordinate with U.S. Government personnel, contractors, and foreign representatives.
• Coordinate travel logistics and support travel-related work.
• Contribute to trip books and after-action reports.

Connaissances

CWMD/CBRN experience

Chemistry fundamentals

Technical reporting

Executive communication

Microsoft Office

On-site readiness

Clearance eligible

Outils

IMS

PID

FTIR

Raman

GC/MS

LC/MS

Description du poste

Summary

Team Noblis provides assistance in the form of Advisory and Assistance Service (A&A) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction Program within the Global Threat Reduction (GTR) Directorate. DTRA, the managing Agency, is based in Fort Belvoir, VA, but project implementation supports efforts internationally. This position is for a Chemical Security and Elimination Subject Matter Expert (SME) focusing on improving the chemical security capabilities of partner nations. The SME provides technical expertise across chemical detection and identification systems, response procedures, and sustainment operations. The SME ensures that chemical security, elimination, and incident response programs are operationally viable, fiscally defensible, and strategically aligned with GTR and National Defense Strategy and objectives.

Duties (not limited to):

• Conducts chemical response capability assessments of foreign partners, identifies strengths and deficiencies to support DTRA clients, and aid in the advancement of country projects.
• Responds to real-time technical, chemical security related questions and requirements by DTRA clients and foreign government partners, including but not limited to, chemical detection, chemical field analysis, sampling operations, decontamination processes, and chemical warfare agents.
• Supports programmatic documentation and metrics development for the Office of the Secretary of War and DTRA, including spend plans, POM inputs, and performance metrics.
• Supports country assessments and validation of project metrics on a recurring basis.
• Conducts chemical security vulnerability assessments and training need analysis.
• Advises DTRA clients on strategy development, acquisition planning, and sustainment approaches.
• Develops and/or reviews statements of work, work breakdown structures, independent cost estimates, source selection criteria, and technical evaluations of contractor proposals.
• Develops sustainment and transition frameworks that ensure enduring partner-nation post-implementation.
• Provides quality staff products to support decision-making (e.g., papers, action memos, talking points, and briefings).
• Interacts with U.S. Government personnel, other contractors, and in-country representatives to include foreign governments.
• Coordinates logistics requirements for travel.
• Coordinates with project analysts to support technical aspects of project management.
• Develops, coordinates, and/or contributes to trip books and after action and trip reports for all work-related travel.
• Ability to be 100% on-site in Lorton, VA.
• Ability to travel ~25% OCONUS to support project execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant/related (CWMD/CBRN) experience and/or education.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of chemistry fundamentals (Civil Support Team, Master EOD Technician, Hazmat Specialist).
• Formal operator training of CBRN Detection and Identification Systems (to include but not limited to IMS, PID, FTIR, Raman, GC/MS, LC/MS, etc.).
• trong familiarity with CWAs (to include 4th Generation Agents), Pharmaceutical Based Agents, emerging threats, and delivery systems.
• Ability to integrate chemical safety, security, and elimination disciplines into operational readiness frameworks and risk management plans.
• Demonstrated capability to prepare relevant instructional content and conduct review of products/training materials.
• Proficient in staffing processes and able to assimilate and analyze information, develop products to support decision-making.
• Experience writing technical comments, reports, and deliverables that convey critical information/findings/actionable recommendations while being cognizant of the intended audience.
• Demonstrated ability to write for senior leaders.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, excellent communication on all matters related to client delivery and professional accountability, critical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Must be eligible for or currently hold a Department of Defense SECRET clearance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• 15+ years of relevant/related (CWMD/CBRN) experience and/or education.
• Experience as a CBRN operator and analytical laboratory scientist in the field of WMD.
• Experience working with and assisting with interagency coordination with the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. National Laboratories, etc.
• Experience working with international partners and international organizations on implementing U.S. government programs to reduce nuclear, chemical, or biological.
• Understanding of United States and international Regulations relevant to transportation of dangerous goods (IATA, CFR 49, ADR 2019, etc.) and international industry best practices and standards in chemical security.
• Department of Defense TOP SECRET/SCI eligibility.