Sr Biosurveillance Scientist Manager - Washington DC

VetJobs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a Senior Biosurveillance Manager to advise decision makers under DHS on threat anticipation and analysis. The role focuses on early detection, defense planning, and cross‑agency coordination to protect public health and safety.

You will lead a team of professionals, guide biosurveillance products, and present findings to DHS stakeholders. This on-site role emphasizes rigorous analysis, communication, and mission‑driven results.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Active Department of Homeland Security suitability adjudication.
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree relevant to the responsibilities.
• At least 10 years of professional experience relevant to the responsibilities.
• Experience working directly with the National Biosurveillance Integration Center.
• At least five years of experience managing government contract delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Technical editing and writing of biosurveillance products and SOPs.
• Briefing DHS staff and external stakeholders on high priority events.
• Surveying stakeholders for requirements and user satisfaction.
• Training and mentoring new analysts.
• Innovating around new processes and products for early detection.
• Managing a team of more than 12 persons.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

DHS liaison experience

Team leadership

Scientific writing

Education

High School/GED

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Noblis and its wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, solve difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise engineering. Learn more at Noblis -About Us.

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public.

Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, hairstyles historically associated with race or other characteristics protected by law.

Noblis is positioned to provide a Senior Biosurveillance Manager to decision makers under DHS to address threat anticipation, identification, and analysis support to DHS components and other decision makers. Threat understanding at its earliest point possible is critical to driving counter activities employed by DHS components and partners, and protecting the U.S. population and assets from naturally-occurring and man‑made threats.

If You Are Interested In This Exciting Opportunity To Help Develop And Advance DHS’s New Approach To Countering WMD And Other Threats, We Are Actively Seeking To Identify Personnel To Join Our Team Of Talented Professionals Who Possess The Experience, Vision, Commitment And Integrity To Successfully Support The Strategic Goals Of DHS.

Responsibilities

• Technical editing and writing of biosurveillance products, standard operating procedures and other relevant documentation.
• Briefing key DHS staff and external stakeholders on high priority biological events and analytical products and services.
• Surveying stakeholders for requirements and user satisfaction with delivered outputs.
• Training and mentoring new analysts.
• Innovating around new processes and products to enhance early detection and improved analysis of biological threats globally.
• Managing a team of more than 12 persons including task coorindation and quality management.

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
• Active Department of Homeland Security suitability adjudication (i.e., security screening).
• Master’s degree or other advanced degree relevant to the responsibilities described above.
• At least 10 years of professional experience relevant to the responsibilities described above.
• Experience working directly with the National Biosurveillance Integration Center.
• At least five years of experience managing government contract delivery teams.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous professional work with federal, state and/or local governments entities.

City: Washington

State: District of Columbia

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000