CBRN Analyst

CBRN Analyst Senior Scientist (CBRN)

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions operational challenges and requirements. Our dedicated experienced and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

DEFTEC Corporation is seeking a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Analyst to support threat analysis operations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). This position is located at the St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington D.C. and is on-site. The Analyst will serve as an all-source intelligence analyst and subject matter expert (SME) producing finished intelligence products supporting high-level executive briefings and engaging with interagency partners across the federal government and Intelligence Community (IC). This role demands a scientist with deep CBRN domain expertise who can translate complex technical and intelligence data into actionable analysis for senior decision-makers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct daily unclassified and classified intelligence reporting of CBRN threats to the Homeland in support of DHS CWMD requirements
• Author and finalize all-source finished intelligence products covering CBRN threats to the Homeland
• Draft and contribute to annual Program of Analysis (POA) products in accordance with DHS CWMD priorities
• Serve as lead author or co-author on flagship intelligence assessments covering biological and chemical threats to the Homeland
• Develop briefing slides and presentation packages to support leadership communications and stakeholder briefings
• Provide SME support for senior leadership intelligence briefings
• Respond to time-sensitive taskers and Requests for Information (RFIs) from senior officials
• Represent DHS CWMD on interagency biosurveillance and threat reporting calls
• Participate in IC and interagency forums to discuss current CBRN threats
• Engage with federal state and local partners to share situational awareness and support CWMD mission requirements
• Conduct peer review of draft intelligence products to ensure analytical rigor and tradecraft compliance
• Develop and deliver subject matter expertise in support of CWMD training requirements

• Coordinate and manage the preparation of analysis evaluations and recommendations in support of DHS CWMD requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance; must be able to operate in a SCIF environment on-site at St. Elizabeths Campus
• B.A. or M.S. in a scientific engineering medical veterinary or public health field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a scientific engineering medical veterinary or public health field
• 4 years supporting major programs or system development efforts related to human animal or plant health and the medical consequences of CBRN events; or equivalent experience across HS pillars of prevention protection response and recovery
• Demonstrated experience producing all-source finished intelligence products at the classified level in compliance with IC analytic tradecraft standards
• Proficiency with the DHS CWMD CW-2 Tool Suite or equivalent government intelligence tracking and reporting platforms
• Working knowledge of biosurveillance frameworks the NBIS and interagency biological and chemical reporting processes
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to brief senior non-technical officials on complex CBRN threat topics

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical dental vision holiday paid time off 401K with a match life insurance short/long-term disability and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana cocaine opioids amphetamines PCP and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

AAP/EEO Statement

DEFTEC Corp is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on actual or perceived race color national origin ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy childbirth or breastfeeding) gender gender identity and gender expression religious creed disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information age marital status civil union status sexual orientation military and veteran status denial of family and medical care leave arrest record and/or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence training compensation benefits employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

IC