Senior Scientist, Infectious Disease Threat & Planning

Noblis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 96,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis seeks a Senior Scientist to support infectious disease threat analysis and medical planning for DHS. The role requires on-site work in Washington, D.C., with frequent government interactions and a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities include analytical writing on medical preparedness, event planning for high-consequence scenarios, logistics support for public health activities, and briefings to CWMD staff and partners. A strong epidemiology background is essential.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security suitability.
• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience to the responsibilities described for this role.
• Ability to work onsite at government designated offices, including Washington D.C., multiple times per week, or as required by the government client.
• Well organized, critical thinker, exceptional customer service skills for engaging with federal government clients.
• Ability to work tasks autonomously and follow through to completion.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests.
• Competence to function efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment focused on improving health security and threat recognition.

Responsibilities

• Technical writing and crafting of analytical products on medical preparedness and planning for workforce health protection, and public health threats including infectious disease events.
• Planning development for high-consequence events that could impact public health or DHS operations.
• Logistics support for medical- and public health- related activities.
• Technical review of reports and other products on public health related topics.
• Briefing CWMD federal staff, interagency partners and other stakeholders on biological events of interest including planning and response activities.
• Innovating around new processes and products to enhance medical operations, public health response activities and threat recognition.
• Data analyses of infectious disease activity to investigate key characteristics and other information targets designated by the government.
• Epidemiological support to infectious disease preparedness and response activities.

Skills

SECRET clearance

Public health

Epidemiology

Threat analysis

Technical writing

On-site work

Education

Master’s degree in public health or epidemiology

Job description

Noblis seeks a Senior Scientist to support infectious disease threat analysis and medical planning for DHS. The role requires on-site work in Washington, D.C., with frequent government interactions and a SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities include analytical writing on medical preparedness, event planning for high-consequence scenarios, logistics support for public health activities, and briefings to CWMD staff and partners. A strong epidemiology background is essential.