Maritime Security Subject Matter Expert - Lorton, VA

VetJobs; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a Maritime Security Subject Matter Expert to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's CTR program from Lorton, VA. The role focuses on advising and assisting in maritime security operations, interdiction, and WMD threat reduction across partner states and international partners.

The SME will validate assessments, advise on training, and help design secure maritime infrastructure and operations, including state security personnel requirements and CTR-provided systems.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance and US citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree with substantial related experience.
• Ability to be on site in Lorton, VA up to 100% of the time.
• Travel internationally up to 25% (US passport required).
• Experience in maritime interdiction operations and maritime domain awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support CTR’s efforts to strengthen partner state capacity to identify, deter, and interdict WMD and related materials within the maritime domain.
• Provide technical expertise on treaties, international agreements, and US law related to WMD proliferation prevention, interdiction, and seizure in maritime contexts.
• Advise on equipment for maritime operations including surveillance and communications systems and PPE.
• Provide expertise in Maritime Law Enforcement security operations, techniques, and procedures.
• Train in maritime surveillance technologies for increasing maritime domain awareness and state security.
• Evaluate training programs for CTR engagements and partner countries.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Strong communication skills

Ability to work on-site in Lorton, VA

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maritime Security Subject Matter Expert

Lorton, VA

Posted Salary Range USD $115,500.00 - USD $180,525.00 /Yr.

Responsibilities

This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Maritime Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Global Threat Reduction Directorate’s Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program. The CTR Program builds foreign partner capacity to prevent, detect, deter and interdict the illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) materials, components including delivery systems and support equipment, and dual use technologies that support WMD programs development, production, and operation through the enforcement of strategic trade controls at ports of entry and maritime and green borders.

The Maritime Security SME provides expert advice and assistance on the full range of issues associated with maritime law enforcement (MLE) and interdiction operations for CTR engagements. The SME provides expertise in maritime security operations, equipment, techniques, tactics, and procedures related to detection and prevention of WMD proliferation. Additionally, the SME validates the accuracy and completeness of vulnerability assessments and infrastructure site designs, advises on partner state security personnel training requirements for the effective operation of CTR provided systems, and evaluates proposed training programs developed for potential use by the CTR Program.

Duties & Responsibilities (but Not Limited To)

• Support CTR’s efforts to strengthen partner state capacity to identify, deter, and interdict WMD and related materials within the maritime domain of partner countries.
• Provide technical expertise on the state of treaties, international agreements, partner nation legal authorities, and the provisions of U.S. law or policy regarding WMD proliferation prevention, interdiction, and seizure in the maritime context.
• Provide expertise in equipment for maritime operations, including surveillance and communications systems, WMD detection, and personal protective equipment required for maritime operations.
• Provide expertise in MLE security operations, tools, techniques, tactics, and procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and training in maritime surveillance technologies used for increasing maritime domain awareness (MDA) and state security in the maritime domain.
• Provide expertise on the hazards of operating in the maritime domain regarding shipboard evolutions and boarding operations and the appropriate methods for mitigating those hazards.
• Provide expert advice and assistance on the full range of capabilities required for successful operations by maritime law enforcement forces for new CTR engagements.
• Validate the accuracy and completeness of vulnerability assessments and site designs and identify partner state security personnel training requirements for the effective operation of CTR-provided security systems.
• Evaluate proposed training programs developed for potential use by the CTR Program and partner countries.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of related experience
• Active Secret level clearance and US Citizenship required
• Ability to be on site in Lorton, VA, up to 100% of the time
• Travel, including international, up to 25% of the time (US passport required)
• Experience in shipboard and patrol vessel interdiction operations
• Experience in maritime operations centers/information fusion centers
• Knowledge of international maritime law (i.e., UNCLOS, IMO)
• Knowledge of Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS)
• Experience in government consulting in CWMD or CBRN-related mission areas
• Knowledge of U.S. government agencies and organizations engaged in proliferation prevention and complementary activities, and the extent of those activities
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suites
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Top Secret / SCI level clearance
• 15+ years of previous experience in a related field
• Experience working with the interagency and international partners
• Experience with DoW policy, procedures, regulations, and organizational structures, particularly related to operations and strategy
• Past experience in consulting and/or project management
• Past experience working with and/or for the U.S. government or U.S. military
• DTRA CTR or Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or Counter WMD experience
• Prior military or coast guard service with maritime operations experience strongly preferred

City*

Lorton

State*

Virginia

Job_Category

Security

Job Code

security_management Security Management

Affiliate Sponsor

Noblis

Salary Range

>>100,000