Novato, CA MDDU Program Manager

MELE Associates, Inc.; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) match

Cross-training

Job summary

MELE Associates, Inc. in Novato, CA seeks a Program Manager to lead the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) and Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) supporting radiological/nuclear detection for national events.

You will coordinate field deployments, logistics, and staff, ensuring successful task completion and rotational deployment readiness. The role requires 12+ years in R/N detection, experience with radiological instrumentation, and ability to travel 50-75% of the time.

Qualifications

• Extensive program management experience on national security or CBRN programs.
• 12+ years in R/N detection training and operations at events or steady state.
• Experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation and field deployments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise regional MDDU deployments and support CBRN detection capabilities.
• Provide program management, field operations, logistics and fleet support.
• Develop and deploy detection surge deployments for expanded capacity.
• Augment existing capability structures with detection tech and experts.
• Coordinate with multi-agency planning and threat detection activities.
• Maintain training and technical support for detection equipment.

Skills

Program management

CBRN detection

Communications

Travel availability

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

PRD/RIID equipment

A/V equipment

Job description

Description

MELE is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP)/Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) program. MDDUs are assets designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. The program is growing into the full spectrum of CBRN detection, however the emphasis of this support is focused on radiological/nuclear detection operations and instrumentation. The nature of the MDDU force will be voluntary and managed on a rotational basis for scheduled events and short notice requested to deploy. The Program Manager is responsible for providing operational and program support. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and responsible for successful completion of all tasks. This position will be an asset designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position must have experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation.

Job Details

Description

MELE is seeking a Program Manager (PM) to support the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP)/Mobile Detection Deployment Unit (MDDU) program. MDDUs are assets designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. The program is growing into the full spectrum of CBRN detection, however the emphasis of this support is focused on radiological/nuclear detection operations and instrumentation. The nature of the MDDU force will be voluntary and managed on a rotational basis for scheduled events and short notice requested to deploy. The Program Manager is responsible for providing operational and program support. This position will be the lead personnel for their specific location and responsible for successful completion of all tasks. This position will be an asset designed to supplement Federal and State partners' and first responders' existing CBRN detection and reporting capabilities in support of national and other special security events. Deployment without advance notification may be required. This position must have experience with radiological/nuclear detection instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Duties will include but are not limited to the following.

• Supervise regional mobile detection deployment units (MDDU) in delivering critical assistance to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection and interdiction capabilities during domestic law enforcement counterterrorism operations.
• Provide program management, field operations, logistics and inventory, and fleet management support to a national CBRN support capability that assists CWMD's law enforcement and other public safety partners at all levels of government with detecting, reporting, and interdicting WMD threats.
• Develop and deploy to field detection surge deployments to expand operational agencies' threat detection posture and capacity.
• Augment existing capability structures with detection technologies and technical support subject matter experts, and deploy CWMD assets in parallel with existing anti- and counter-terrorism security plans, tactics and procedures.
• Support the management and use of regional screening support teams and equipment trailers to augment partner agency detection and protection efforts that focus on transportation pathways, critical infrastructure, and large-scale events.
• Deploy advanced next generation CBRN detection equipment to enhance existing detection capabilities to meet evolving threats and public safety requirements.
• Supplement public safety agencies at all levels of government with advanced CBRN detection equipment that includes hand-held, man-portable, stationary, mobile, and wide area units for use in diverse deployment tactics and environments.
• Enhance Federal, State, local, tribal and international agencies' (FSLTI) existing CBRN detection capabilities, customize their operation plans and tactics, and enhance their WMD threat detection footprint and posture based on user experience, needs, and requirements for special event, enhanced steady-state, or steady-state detection activities.
• Maintain and provide an extensive suite of CBRN state-of-the-art detection technology and expert training and technical support in equipment operation, deployment tactics, primary and secondary screening, alert/alarm adjudication, and reachback for immediate scientific analysis.
• Strategically locate detection equipment caches and technical support personnel throughout CONUS for immediate short- and long-term support deployments that include national special security events, significant state and local special events, special operations, and multi-agency training and exercise activities.
• Coordinate and integrate with multi-agency operational planning and threat detection activities.

Requirements

• Experienced in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear CBRN detection with emphasis on R/N detection.
• 12 years 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 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 the 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 communications skills to include completing daily situation reports, after-action reports, monthly report.
• Proficient in the use of computers, A/V equipment, Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Radiation Worker training and experience working with radioactive materials.
• Experience with agency 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 over 10-days with back-to-back travel to another mission.
• Must have valid driver's license and able to drive a dually pick-up truck with fifth wheel trailer
• Active CDL license or ability to obtain one immediately upon hire
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET level security clearance and DHS Suitability.

Desired Experience

• Experience with biological and/or chemical detection experience and equipment is highly desired
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience may be substituted for degree

LOCATION:

This is a full-time position in Novato, CA, USA

SALARY:

Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate’s related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. The expected salary range for this position is $125K-$175K.

Benefits MELE Offers

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks’ vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE Associates, Inc.

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE’s services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.