DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Sr SME- Herdon, VA

Summit Exercises and Training LLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Healthcare coverage

401K retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET) seeks a Sr Subject Matter Expert for the Mobile Deployment Detection Unit (MDDU) based in Herndon, VA. This surge role supports national security events, with deployment of radiological/nuclear detection and reporting capabilities for federal and state partners.

The candidate will lead program planning at their location, coordinate deployments, maintain equipment readiness, and provide training and timely reports.

Qualifications

• 10 years of RN detection training and operations at events.
• Experience with DHS CWMD and National Security events.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% of the month.
• Proficient in daily situation reports and AARs.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, organize and report on MDDU program planning and taskings.
• Deploy MDDU equipment as needed and transport to sites.
• Coordinate and track deployments of MDDU assets and equipment.
• Ensure MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated and ready for deployment 24/7/365.
• Provide coverage during standard and non-standard hours, including weekends.
• Provide just-in-time training to stakeholders at MDDU events.
• Ensure completion of After-Action Reports after deployments.
• Assist with scheduling off-site staff for surge deployments.
• Provide status updates to the DHS CWMD MDDU PM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CBRN detection

Radiological/nuclear ops

Deployment logistics

Communication & reporting

Travel readiness

Tools

PRD

RIID

Mobile radiation detection

A/V equipment

MS Office

Job description

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Description

The DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Sr Subject Matter Expert for the Mobile Deployment Detection Unit (MDDU) reports to the Program Manager and is responsible for providing operational and program support to the MDDU program. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and will be responsible for the successful completion of all tasks as designated by the Program Manager. This position will be a surge asset designed to supplement the existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities of Federal and State partners and first responders in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position requires experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation.

Department: Other Full Time Herndon, Virginia, United States - 20170

R ESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include but are not limited to the following .

• Initiate, organize and report on all MDDU program planning and management taskings.
• Ability to deploy MDDP equipment when needed. This requires transporting detection equipment via towable tra i ler to various locations as designated by the client.
• Coordinate, initiate and track the progress of deployments of the assigned MDDU(s) or equipment.
• Ensuring MDDU equipment is repaired, calibrated, and maintained in a ready state for deployment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.
• Provide coverage during standard and non-standard hours of business to include weekends and Holidays when necessary.
• Provide just-in-time training on MDDU deployed equipment, as needed, to stakeholders at MDDU events.
• Ensure completion of After - Action Reports (AAR) at the conclusion of MDDU deployments.
• Assist with scheduling of MDDU o ff- s ite p art -t ime s taff to support surge deployments.
• Provide status updates to the DHS CWMD MDDU PM.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRE MENTS

• Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 10 years of relevant experience in R/N detection training and supporting preventive R/N detection mission operations at special events or during steady state operations where R/N detection is regularly employed. Event support can also include, but not be limited to, demonstrations, training, and exercises at Department of Homeland Security Special Event Assessment Rated (SEAR) Events or National Security Special Events (NSSE).
• Knowledgeable in using the following equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks; Radiological Isotope Identification Device (RIID) (High-Res/Low-Res); Mobile Radiation Detection Systems. Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment repetitively .
• Excellent verbal and communication skills to include completing d aily situation r eports, a fter -ac tion r eports, and m onthly reports.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint .
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience with DHS CWMD Fleet requirements
• This position requires travel between 50 to 75 percent of the month within the contiguous United States and US territories to support program needs. This may include mission deployments lasting over 10 days, with back-to-back travel to another mission.
• Must have a v alid driver's license and be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of hire.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Veri fy

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Contract - 40 hours/week ongoing
• Contract - 20-40 hours/week ongoing
• Contract - Less than 20 hours/week ongoing
• Contract - As needed short term projects
• Unsure

• Willing to Relocate

Work-life Balance

Our associates enjoy generous PTO and paid holidays. Our leadership encourages and fosters a team and family environment.

Healthcare

SummitET pays 100% of Employee Only healthcare premiums and covers 75% of remaining dependent premiums.

Retirement Planning

Associates who choose to participate in a 401K plan may choose between a traditional 401K plan and a ROTH 401K. We currently offer company matching contributions per pay period.

Continued Education

SummitET may reimburse education classes or programs to any full-time associate looking to earn a degree or certification in a qualified area that applies to employment duties.

Social Responsibility

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SummitET Core Values

At Summit, we:

• Always offer the highest quality Customer Service – We strive to serve our customer.
• Act with Integrity: Trust.
• Believe our team is our identity. We are Associate-Based/Focused .
• Always deliver a Quality product or service: If we are to do something, we will do it well.
• Enable our team to Lead to help shape a better organizational future.
• Leverage the Collective Genius of our talented workforce.
• Demand Excellence in ourselves and our team.
• Are Passionate and Committed in heart and mind to each other, our customer, and vision.
• Offer our customers creativity and a broad range of views and expertise through our Diversity .
• Act with Humility: We are open to personal change and continuous improvement.
• Strive for Simplicity .
• Seek Results : We have a "can do" (positive) attitude and drive to get the job.
• Treat others with Respect .
• Provide Customer-Focused solutions.
• Are Honest and act Transparently.
• Encourage Forward Thinking .
• Promote a work/life Balance .

At Summit Exercises and Training LLC (SummitET ® ),developing the capacity to mitigate risk and prepare individuals and organizations is our life, our business, and our passion. Whether it’s a situation resulting from natural, technological, or human factors, every member of the SummitET team is dedicated to ensuring our clients are prepared for the unthinkable. Exercises are the foundation upon which we build this disaster preparedness and response.

Our goal is to provide proven full spectrum preparedness solutions to threats through industry-leading experts and impeccable customer service.