Sr Biosurveillance Scientist Manager Washington DC

Responsibilities
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary Noblis ESI are solving 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.



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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 DHSs 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 include:

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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI.
Active Department of Homeland Security suitability adjudication (i.e. security screening).
Masters 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.