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Form of workLMI is seeking a Project Specialist to join our DHS CWMD BioDefense Team. This position requires the ability to obtain DHS Suitability and Secret security clearance. This is an Offsite position that can be supported remotely.
With the threat of transnational terrorism and ongoing development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by nations potentially hostile to the U.S., DHS has taken steps to integrate the full range of its radiological, nuclear, chemical, and biological capabilities to enhance the nation's abilities to prevent terrorists and other threat actors from using WMD, and support operational partners in closing capability gaps along adversary pathways. As the focal point for this effort, DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Operations Support Directorate (OSD) requires advisory and assistance services to effectively operationalize CWMD by developing and enhancing the capabilities of the DHS Components as well as federal, state, local, territorial and tribal (FSLTT) partners. LMI provides advisory and assistance services (program support, training and exercise, medical operations, information integration, requirements generation, and operational coordination) to CWMD Operations Support Directorate (OSD).
LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.
Responsibilities- Provides subject matter expertise, technical, and administrative support to the Director of Technology Integration and other federal component leads as appropriate.
- Drafts and provides critical review and editing of program documents to include guidance, plans, policies, and procedures.
- Supports coordination of meetings, workshops, workgroups, etc. from planning through execution and after-action activities.
- Creates and maintains project dashboards.
- Drafts communications, reports, presentations, etc. as needed.
- Fulfills monthly reporting and other administrative requirements.
- Supports federal duty officer on call two weeks every three months.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in biological sciences, public health, environmental science, emergency management/preparedness or related field.
- At least 8 years of experience (for a Bachelor's degree) or 4 years of experience (for a Master's degree) working in public health, laboratory diagnostics, environmental science, emergency management/preparedness or related field.
- Ability to obtain Secret security clearance and DHS Suitability.
- Project coordination experience and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think critically and problem solve under pressure.
- Exemplary organization, time management, and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to a dynamic work environment.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Microsoft Office product proficiency including remote collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding of/experience in biological laboratory processes and procedures, acquisition processes, research and development, stakeholder engagement/coordination, data analytics, and/or NextGen Sequencing are a plus.
