Noblis - Reston, VA

posted about 1 month ago

- Entry Level
Reston, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The successful candidate will provide subject matter nuclear and radiological expertise in support of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threat analysis, nuclear and radiological detection, nuclear policy and plans, nuclear operations and emergency response, and nuclear weapons. The candidate may also develop or contribute to CBRNE Research & Development (R&D) projects for nuclear and radiological efforts; perform modeling and simulation of capabilities or programs to detect or discover nuclear and radiological material; provide technical and technology advice for acquisition support of nuclear and radiological systems; perform or lead independent verification and validation, or related peer review, for nuclear and radiological dispersion software, programs, technologies and strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Researching and providing guidance on leading-edge technologies, particularly as they relate to nuclear and radiological detection
  • Evaluating the feasibility of technical approaches to problems
  • Reviewing nuclear and radiological related technical reports and providing critiques of methods and results
  • Developing and evaluating scientific capability strategies
  • Developing test and evaluation methodologies
  • Assessing the efficacy, safety, lifecycle costs of proposed or realized scientific solutions
  • Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a central repository of technical program information (e.g. reports, requirements, etc.)
  • Organizing, coordinating, and participating in meetings, discussions, and seminars on nuclear and radiological threat and detection technology topics
  • Communicating scientific findings to technical and non-technical audiences as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's of Science Degree in nuclear engineering, physics, health physics/radiation protection, or related fields
  • SECRET clearance (or Eligibility to obtain a minimum of an Interim Secret clearance)
  • 0-2 years of professional work experience for Junior-Level Analyst
  • 3-5 years of professional work experience for Mid-Level Sr. Analyst
  • 5-10 years of professional work experience for Senior-Level SME 1
  • 10 or more years of professional work experience for Expert-Level SME 2

Nice-to-haves

  • Comfort reading, analyzing, & critiquing scientific manuscripts, similar to a peer-review process
  • Comfort discussing technical aspects of laboratory research
  • Expertise in the field of threats of interest to domestic national security
  • Excellent communication skills including technical writing and editing, oral communication, interpersonal and organization skills
  • Publications, patents, or other documented evidence of expertise in these fields
  • Self-motivation and the ability to map out paths to success
  • Experience providing strategic scientific guidance, such as technology roadmaps and feasibility analysis
  • Experience supporting technology transition from research and development to operational use
  • Experience supporting DoD
  • Demonstrated strong technical writing skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Project)
  • PhD in Nuclear Engineering or nuclear/radiological field
  • Candidates with a Secret (Top Secret/SCI) clearance are strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs
  • Recognition programs for exceptional performance
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