CBRN Subject Matter Expert

KeenLogic•Arlington, VA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

KeenLogic is seeking a SME Scientist (CBRN) to support Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) in delivering Facility Environmental Compliance, Planning, and Resiliency Technical Support across Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. This position is crucial for maintaining safe, compliant, and mission-ready environments by supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. The role encompasses planning and executing response and recovery operations, coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies, and contributing to threat assessments and mitigation strategies. The selected Subject Matter Expert will also offer specialized knowledge in health exposure risks, decontamination procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, sampling and testing methodologies, laboratory analysis, and waste disposal. Active participation in drills, exercises, and the development of comprehensive CBRN plans is a key component of this 5-year contract position.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering OR Master’s degree in science or engineering
15+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree OR 13+ years with a master’s degree
Experience identifying agencies, providing meeting support, and coordinating activities
Experience writing CBRN plans and participating in drills and exercises
Experience assisting with threat assessments and mitigation strategies
Expertise in health exposure
Expertise in decontamination of personnel and facilities
Expertise in levels of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Expertise in sampling strategies and techniques
Expertise in field testing, laboratory analysis, and quality assurance
Expertise in clearance goals
Expertise in waste disposal

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD CBRN operational guidance
Experience preparing risk and vulnerability assessments

Responsibilities

Support emergency preparedness and response efforts related to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
Plan and execute CBRN response and recovery operations.
Coordinate across federal, state, and local agencies, including DoD and interagency partners.
Support threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
Provide expertise in health exposure risks.
Provide expertise in decontamination of personnel and facilities.
Provide expertise in personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
Provide expertise in sampling and testing methodologies.
Provide expertise in laboratory analysis.
Provide expertise in waste disposal.
Participate in drills and exercises.
Develop and maintain CBRN plans.
Identify agencies, provide meeting support, and coordinate activities.