CBRNE Program Analyst

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) Analyst for full-time work in Alexandria, Virginia supporting the Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD), Technical Support Working Group (TSWG), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) subgroup. The IWTSD/TSWG is an interagency combating terrorism organization with the mission of rapid research and development of technologies to meet the needs of diverse end users across ten functional areas of Irregular Warfare. The CBRNE subgroup develops capabilities to address vulnerabilities associated with forward deployed military and civilian personnel; domestic security and first responder personnel; and U.S. Government facilities in the U.S. and abroad; and rapidly transition those capabilities to the users.

We are seeking a candidate with at least 5 years of experience in Chemical, Radiological, Nuclear, and/or Explosives systems development, testing, and/or operations. This position will be working in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) for an organization that rapidly identifies and develops capabilities for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the other Government organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful execution and delivery of multiple research and development projects in support of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, the Interagency, and International partners.
• Provide technical and operational advice and assistance related to CBRNE projects.
• Facilitate and manage CBRNE portfolio at a programmatic level, in close coordinate with Government Program Manager.
• Support operational planning, testing, system fielding, and sustainment efforts.
• Assist with the process to gather and define requirements, (i.e., the development/translation of operational gaps into requirements that can be satisfied).
• Communicate verbally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of operational users, technical developers and government program managers.
• Assist in solicitation preparation and coordinate the source selection process.
• Provide technical advice and assistance; review proposed solutions for technical feasibility, (Quad Charts, White Papers, and Full Proposals).
• Develop procurement packages resulting from Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and other vendor solicitations including Statements of Work, Technical Evaluations, Independent Cost Estimates, Contract Data Requirements List, etc.
• Participate in Kick-Off Meeting, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Review, etc. (Requires travel).
• Plan, organize, execute, analyze, and perform technical work; organize project resources; manage budget; project deliverables; and other related project management activities for multiple projects.
• Assist with the project and financial management to ensure successful delivery of research and development efforts within scope, cost, and schedule and ensure successful outcome.
• Project stakeholder management; to include, collaborating and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to communicate project data, status, and technical needs and address risk, issues, and opportunities.
• Monitor and report program commitments, obligations, expenditures, contract performance, and program status execution to include program milestones, schedule and cost, conduct related analyses, and track financial and technical metrics.
• Prepare technical and financial information for briefings, presentations, and status reports.
• Writing both concise recommendation papers and longer analytical reviews.
• Support the projects operational planning, testing, system fielding, and sustainment efforts.
• Contractor personnel performing such services shall be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement

Key Qualifications

• At minimum of 5 years’ experience in chemical, radiological, and/or explosive systems development, testing, and/or operations.
• Masters of Science degree in CBRNE-related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in an RDT&E environment.
• Project management experience; familiar with project budgeting and financial and schedule tracking
• Experience in DoD CBRNE operations.
• Must be a US citizen with an active SECRET DoD Security Clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS)/SCI clearance
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad technical and/or operational background and must be a self-starter who is willing to take on new challenges.
• Capable of working with diverse multi-functional teams; and have the ability to influence and collaborate with multiple stakeholders internal and external.
• Excellent word processing and computer skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Experience in DoD Special Operations.
• Experience with government contracts in a research and development (R&D) environment