Noblis is positioned to provide technology and operational solutions to senior decision makers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The DHS S&T Directorate is the primary research and development arm of DHS and manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the Department's operational components and first responders. Established by Congress to provide innovative solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges, S&T is the core source of scientific and engineering expertise for DHS and is uniquely postured to enhance our nation's security and resilience by providing knowledge products and innovative technology solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).
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) Office of Mission & Capability Support (MCS).
Noblis is supporting critical missions providing program support, technical and scientific advisory services, financial analysis, and data analytics support.
This Scientst roles provide scientific support in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals supporting the client's most vexing technical and technological challenges, and developing solutions to meet the next homeland security threats. The team member would oversee, monitor, and support government-sponsored research programs on leading-edge technologies, evaluate the feasibility of technical approaches to problems, monitor performance against goals, develop test and evaluation strategies, and assess the efficacy, safety, cost lifecycle costs of proposed or realized solutions. The employee would also develop status reports, PowerPoint briefings, and read-ahead materials, as well as organize/coordinate meetings, discussions, and seminars. The employee is expected to be able to concisely communicate their findings to technical and non-technical audiences as needed. The position may require travel (limited- 6x/year)
These roles on may require travel (limited- 4x/year)
Required Qualifications:
- For Junior levels, B.S. in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, operational psychology, or a closely related discipline and 1 year experience.
- For Mid level, B.S. and 10+ years of experience, or M.S. and 5+ years of experience.
- For Senior level, B.S. and 15+ years of experience, or M.S. and 10+ years of experience.
- For Principal level, Advanced degree and 10+ years experience.
- Experience providing direct or consultant scientific support to major programs or system development efforts, preferably supporting national security, depending on the level of the role
- Demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
- Evidence of scientific guidance, such as technology roadmaps, feasibility analysis, and market research regarding the boundaries of state-of-art technology
- Strong technical writing skills, targeting both technical and non-technical audiences
- US Citizenship and eligibility to attain a U.S. Secret clearance.
- Eligibility to obtain DHS access and Suitability
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Project)
- Familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint
- Evidence of flexibility and adaptation to changes in processes, requirements, and priorities
Compensation by Level:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience supporting DoD and/or DHS components (e.g. TSA, CBP, FPS, NPPD, DNDO, USCG, ICE) either operationally or through program or project management- Master's or doctoral degree in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, operational psychology, or a closely related discipline
- Project or program management experience
- Expertise in fields of interest to domestic national security, to include one or more of: behavioral science, biological threats, chemical threats, cybersecurity, data science, decision science, explosives, identity management, modeling/simulation, or related fields
- Publications, patents, or other demonstrable evidence of expertise in these fields
- SECRET clearance. For some roles, ideally, a TOP SECRET clearance, especially with SCI access
- Current DHS access and Suitability
- DAWIA certification (especially Engineering, Test and Evaluation, and/or Science/Technology Manager)
- Experience supporting technology transition from research and development to operational use
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Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.
Posted Salary Range: USD $60,200.00 - USD $225,900.00 /Yr. Equal Employment Opportunity:Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.