CBRNE Technical Trainer

Leidos • Aberdeen, MD

3d • $65,650 - $118,675 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a CBRNE Technical Trainer in the Non-Kinetic Effects Business Area of its Defense Sector. The position is based at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The trainer supports DEVCOM CBC’s Advanced CBRNE Training Mission, working with Federal Government staff and officials and Leidos personnel to plan, execute, and complete field activities involving WMD and CBRNE training, demonstrations, field exercises, tabletop exercises, and other duties assigned by the Government Training Coordinator.

The role provides technical support for efforts to counter weapons of mass destruction, including research and development of countermeasures for chemical and biological agents. The trainer coordinates between the Advanced CBRNE Training mission and classified and unclassified customers, leads or supports training events throughout their lifecycle, and trains end users on detection platforms used in CBRN response. The position also contributes to special projects for military customers involving chemical and biological solutions for the CBRN responder operational mission space.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical, Biological, or Emergency Management discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience; or an associate degree in a technical field and 7+ years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, 10+ years of relevant field experience with chemical/biological response and protection.
• Demonstrated CBRNE and WMD technical support and field application experience, including setup, operation, maintenance, and calibration of field-deployed analytical equipment.
• Effective analytical, interpersonal, communication, and time-management skills, with the ability to identify, document, and help resolve complex, detailed problems.
• Experience with education principles for classroom instruction, including development and peer review of training packages, development and construction of hands-on training tools, and curriculum instruction.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working with the U.S. Military, Civil Support Team, and/or CBRNE Military Occupational Specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to Federal Government agencies supporting efforts to combat weapons of mass destruction.
• Assist Federal agencies with research and development of countermeasures for chemical and biological agents and other WMDs.
• Coordinate between DEVCOM CBC’s Advanced CBRNE Training mission and classified and unclassified customers, including the Department of War, Department of Justice, and Department of Energy.
• Lead or support CBRNE training events throughout their lifecycle, including defining organizational tactics, techniques, and procedures; integrating them into training; interfacing with CBC subject matter experts; building customer rapport; and partnering with the federal government lead to develop business.
• Assist with special projects for military customers involving chemical and biological solutions for the CBRN responder operational mission space.
• Train end users on multiple detection platforms used in CBRN response actions.
• Communicate assignments, projects, problems, actionable events, milestones, program issues, and completion deadlines and timeframes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time