Project Manager

dawsonohana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LAUKOA is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) across multiple sites, including Indianapolis, IN. You will manage a specialized team tasked with CBRN detection support for federal, state, and local partners, with travel to CONUS/OCONUS sites as needed.

The role requires leadership, operational oversight, and extensive experience in CBRN operations, NSSE readiness, and surge deployments.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced training/experience on an MDDP team or equivalent DHS/DOD/CBRNE background.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability and Secret-level Security Clearance.
• Minimum 20 years of operational CBRN planning/ops experience.
• NIMS/ICS certifications (IC 100, 200, 700) are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of personnel management/leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract work to align with DHS objectives and manage staffing, timecards, hiring, and retention.
• Lead Technical Support Specialists; conduct quarterly and annual performance evaluations.
• Coordinate CBRN detection operations and logistics for national security events and threat responses.
• Deliver weekly progress, monthly status, and annual performance reports; maintain drug/alcohol testing per regulations.
• Track budgets/ODCs; approve travel authorizations and procurements; provide input for performance reviews.
• Develop and execute CBRN detection plans, procedures, and equipment checks; report as needed.
• Uphold MDDP professional standards in communications with staff and partners.
• Provide program status reports to CWMD MDDP program office on weekly, monthly, and yearly cadence.
• Schedule involves 40-hour flex with potential nights, weekends, holidays for 24/7 ops.
• Maintain availability 0800–1700 EST, with a 4-hour response time for issues.

Skills

CBRN expertise

English fluency

Leadership

Travel 50%+

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary: $115,000 - $130,000

Summary:

The Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for the overall execution of the Mobile Detection Deployment Program (MDDP) contract. This key position serves as the primary point of contact for government officials and lead a specialized team providing chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) detection support to federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners Provides leadership, operational oversight, personnel management, reporting, and coordination with the Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Federal Program Manager. This position supports mission-critical Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) operations. Personnel must be capable of supporting surge deployments, intelligence-driven operations, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and steady-state detection missions. Travel, extended hours, 24/7 shift work, weekends, holidays, and recall during contingency operations may be required. The Project Manager manages all personnel and performance, travel and Other Direct Costs (ODC) approvals, and provides operational oversight of the project.

Work for this position will be located at one of the following sites:

• Fort Dix, NJ
• Herndon, VA
• Indianapolis, IN
• Mobile, AL
• Novato, CA
• Portland, OR
• Denver, CO
• Washington, DC

This position supports travel to CONUS and OCONUS sites throughout the 54 US States and Territories.

Job Description

• Contract Management: Oversee all contract work, ensuring activities align with DHS objectives. Manage and track staff timecards, hiring, retention, and talent management.
• Team Leadership: Ensure Technical Support Specialists (TSS) maintain proficiency in CBRN equipment, tactics, and procedures. Conduct quarterly and annual performance evaluations.
• Operational Support: Coordinate CBRN detection operations, including planning logistics and conducting detection activities for national security events and threat responses.
• Reporting & Compliance: Deliver weekly progress reports, monthly budget/program status reports, and annual performance summaries. Maintain a drug and alcohol testing program in accordance with federal regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Track budgeting and expendables via a cloud dashboard and approve all travel authorizations and procurements (pp. 4, 6).Provide input for Technical Support Specialists (TSS), quarterly performance reviews and annual evaluations.
• Provide CBRN operations support as needed including developing plans, procedures, logistics, and conducting detection activities including equipment checks, using equipment for detection, and reporting as needed.
• Uphold professional standards of the MDDP, in all communications and interactions with internal staff and external partners.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and yearly program status reports to the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) MDDP program office.
• Review and approve all travel authorizations and procurements, including ODCs prior to being forwarded to the MDDP federal program office for final approval.
• Schedule: 40-hour flex work schedule, including possible nights, weekends, and holidays to support 24/7 operations
• Availability: Must be available via telephone between 0800 and 1700 EST, Monday through Friday, with a 4-hour response time for technical issues

Qualifications

• Preference is given to those individuals who have advanced training and experience on an MDDP team, any of the National Guard CBRN Response Enterprise (CRE) elements including the Civil Support Team (CST), CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP), and Homeland Response Forces (HRF) current/retiring Coast Guard Strike Team, Army Tech Escort or Special Forces CRD, or other DOD/DHS/DOJ special CBRNE team members.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability and Secret-level Security Clearance
• CBRN subject matter expert - minimum of 20 years of operational experience in planning and executing CBRN detection operations.
• Possess National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command Structure (ICS) certifications and courses (i.e. IC 100, 200, 700)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in personnel management and leadership
• Demonstrated expertise in CBRN tactics, techniques, and procedures, particularly during National Special Security Events (NSSE)
• Physical Requirements: Ability to carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) with excellent professional communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
• Knowledgeable in using the following types of representative Radiation/Nuclear (R/N) detection equipment: Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD) (Spectroscopic/Non-Spectroscopic) (examples may include: D-tect Systems Mini Rad-D, Thermo RadEye, FLIR IdentiFINDER R300 nanoRaider, and Kromek D3S); Human Portable Radiation Detection Backpacks (examples may include: Thermo PackEye, and Bubble Technology Industries FlexSpec); Radiological Isotope Identification Devices (RIIDs) (High-Res/Low-Res) (examples may include: FLIR IdentiFINDER R400 and ORTEC Detective DX); Mobile Radiation Detection System such as Radiation Solutions Inc. RSI-701; Auxiliary Equipment: Radios, Radioactive Material Sources.
• Have a Commercial Driver's License Class B (CDL B) or ability to obtain within 3 months following contract award
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for performance of duties
• Versed in authoritative documents as well as understanding how they are applied
• Ability to Travel over 50% during the year

*Contingent upon contract award

LAUKOA is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LAUKOA offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

LAUKOA gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.