Senior Scientist - Chemist

Noblis•Washington, DC

14h

About The Position

Noblis is actively seeking the right senior chemist to join our talented team of intelligence professionals and scientists supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) CBRN Threat Intelligence Team. The chemist will provide their technical chemical expertise when analyzing open source and classified reporting and while supporting intelligence analysts with their assessments and incorporation of chemical information in their intelligence reports and products. The senior chemist will also produce and present products on the potential use of chemicals by nefarious actors to attack the homeland. Professionals in science are dedicated to advancing knowledge, solving real-world problems through scientific inquiry and initiate the design, development, execution and implementation of technology research projects. They utilize their expertise in scientific principles, research methodologies, and specialized techniques to conduct studies and investigations in various fields. Typical responsibilities include designing and executing research projects, collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results to draw meaningful conclusions and insights. Science roles also involve developing and testing hypotheses, designing experiments and protocols, and ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines. Additionally, professionals may be involved in writing research reports and articles for publication, presenting findings at conferences and seminars, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address complex scientific challenges. Their expertise in areas such as experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication enables organizations to innovate and make significant contributions to scientific knowledge and societal progress. You are responsible for leading individual projects, people, or technical/functional solutions. As a senior scientist, you work on advanced problems or assignments of large scope, impact, and importance, applying broad and deep knowledge of your professional specialty. You work on assignments in multiple technical areas; apply advanced concepts and understanding of policies, procedures, and techniques. You build and maintain effective relationships for customer service and project support; demonstrate initiative and proactively identify and communicate needs. You positively influence at the team or department level and participate in policy and procedure development. You receive general supervision but apply seasoned judgment autonomously and with minimal guidance, demonstrating adaptability and responsible, independent decision-making and take appropriate and ethical actions to meet organizational goals.

Requirements

Master's degree and 10+ years (or Bachelor's of Science degree and 11+ years) experience in chemistry or biochemistry fields
Active Top Secret clearance. Active SCI access or ability to obtain it
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) suitability for DHS HQ or FEMA or ability to obtain it
Excellent communication skills to include technical writing, editing, and oral presentations
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 intelligence production

Nice To Haves

Previous professional work with federal, state or local governments entities, particularly intelligence or law enforcement
Previous professional work with FEMA
Demonstrated knowledge of complex system development, system integration, and/or system implementation
Four years of experience providing direct or consultant scientific support to major programs or system development efforts related to human, animal, or plant health and medical consequences of CBRN events or a combination of experience in these areas and the homeland security pillars of prevention, protection, response, or recovery
Experience developing a variety of analytic decision support products meeting national decision makers’ and stakeholders’ requirements
Experience as a technical expert supporting CWMD programs.
Experience coordinating and managing the preparation of analysis, assessment, and recommendations within CWMD programs in support of federal personnel

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise and analysis of chemical agents and associated potential threats through informal collaboration with other analysts and scientists, and by producing or contributing to formal products as required and requested, including white papers, intelligence reports, briefings, and oral presentations.
Lead individual projects, people, or technical/functional solutions.
Work on advanced problems or assignments of large scope, impact, and importance, applying broad and deep knowledge of your professional specialty.
Work on assignments in multiple technical areas; apply advanced concepts and understanding of policies, procedures, and techniques.
Build and maintain effective relationships for customer service and project support.
Demonstrate initiative and proactively identify and communicate needs.
Positively influence at the team or department level and participate in policy and procedure development.
Apply seasoned judgment autonomously and with minimal guidance, demonstrating adaptability and responsible, independent decision-making.
Take appropriate and ethical actions to meet organizational goals.