Chemist and R&D Project Manager

Noblis•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T). DHS S&T was established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. Within S&T, MCS executes Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) to transition solution approaches, technologies, and knowledge products in support of DHS Component customers including U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal, State, Local Tribal and Territorial (FSLTT) first responders, and the larger Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). MCS covers all DHS mission areas and serves 13 discrete customer portfolios. This position will primarily support development of new technologies for trade and travel security. These may include technologies for explosive detection, or X-ray scanning of vehicles and cargo. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, be able to learn, digest, and provide scientific and technical guidance on a broad spectrum of chemical and physical subjects, and be able to distill and communicate complex technical concepts to enable technical and nontechnical managers to make informed decisions and to communicate R&D impact to senior officials and policy makers. This is currently a hybrid position requiring staff to be in-person at the DHS S&T client site in Washington, DC as needed in accordance with the requirements of the contract. Applicants must be located within the National Capital Region.

Requirements

Advanced degree (MA or Ph.D.) and 10 years of relevant experience or Equivalent credits/certifications and 15 years of relevant experience in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or related disciplines.
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Eligibility to receive DHS Suitability.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing program management and analytical support to programs and projects serving DHS Mission Areas such as Aviation and Transportation Security, Physical and Cyber Security, and Border & Immigration Enforcement.
Experience with X-ray scanning techniques, including X-ray Diffraction and Computed Tomography techniques.
Technical expertise Infrared, Raman, and mass spectrometry techniques.
Experience reading, analyzing, & critiquing scientific manuscripts, through a peer-review process
Experience discussing technical aspects of laboratory research to elicit technical details relevant for assessing plans or performance
Experience monitoring project development performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.
Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning techniques and the development pipeline.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities. Experience with presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools.
Experience with project tracking, collaboration, and work management tools
Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers or similar roles.
Experience developing effective communication materials such as presentations, memos, and project plans.
Experience developing and maintaining budgets and prioritizing resources.
Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments.
Experience providing program and/or project management support to government programs. Experience with research and development contracts is particularly pertinent.
Experience facilitating resolution of customer requirements/needs, including helping to identify and document capability gaps, formulate and develop solutions, and participate in and contribute to strategic discussions.
Experience preparing and reviewing presentations, reports, project schedules and weekly status inputs.
Experience supporting the development and production of architectures, organizational charts, and operations plans and procedures, to include program Standard Operating Procedures.
Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management.
Experience engaging with federally funded laboratories.
Active SECRET Clearance and DHS Suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, to include tasks such as: development of solicitation material, administration of source selection reviews, and assessing technical solutions.
Developing procurement packages, and their associated elements, to fund specific activities. Individual elements will include Statements of Work (SOW) and required financial documentation.
Monitoring project performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met and identify possible program risks.
Developing, maintaining, and monitoring program budgets to include gathering, reviewing, and analyzing monthly reporting information from project/program performers and developing budget execution plans.
Organizing, directing, and coordinating planning and production of all activities associated with assigned task order projects.
Providing support to Portfolio and Program Managers in their continued engagement with DHS S&T customers on the receipt, prioritization, and regular reporting of their operational capability gaps.
Providing data collection and analyses of user requirements and of existing and emerging systems, capabilities, and technologies.
Performing routine tasks including, but not limited to, scheduling, writing internal memos, maintaining and updating Program Management records, filing, intranet website maintenance, preparing and reviewing presentations, records maintenance, and coordinating daily operations of the assigned program.
Assisting with planning technology transitions to the respective operational customer.
Attending meetings, workshops, conferences, and program reviews at the direction of the program or project manager to provide programmatic and technical review, record meeting minutes, and contribute to the program management dialogue with performers.
Providing assistance in managing and responding to program-aligned S&T Executive Secretary data calls, compiling information, and preparing information for reporting to senior leadership.
Supporting the identification, assessment, evaluation, and testing of existing and emerging technologies, systems, and capabilities, including: coordination with related government, academic, and industry programs; attending meetings and symposia; coordinating meetings and programs reviews; and supporting program advocacy including development and production of presentation materials.

Benefits

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.
Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs.
Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

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