senior s cientist - cbrnChimera Enterprises International

Job Description:
Responsibilities: The person selected for this position will assist the federal Biodetection Director of Field Operations (DFO) with managing the day-to-day operations. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the defense of the Nation in a new and developing office.
This position will be located on a client site. Finalists must be able to pass a DHS Suitability Check and Secret Clearance.
Conducts operational scientific and technical analysis in support of CWMD programs and mission areas.
Leads the development of a variety of analytic decision support products that meet National decision makers' and stakeholders' requirements.
More broadly, performs the functions of a technical expert in the relevant scientific field in support of CWMD programs.
Applies scientific expertise in defining and resolving system issues, performing analysis, and developing plans and requirements for further analysis.
Coordinates and manages the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations within CWMD programs in support of federal personnel.
Provide advanced technical support in the areas of quantitative and semi-quantitative risk and decision analysis.
Specifically, the this role supports the development of advanced risk and decision analysis approaches for application in both real-time biosurveillance operations and predictive analysis, and shall maintain expertise that includes advanced education, knowledge, and capabilities in risk and decision analysis.
Example approaches include, but are not limited to, Bayesian networks, inference diagrams, probabilistic risk analysis, decision trees, fault-tree analysis, game-theory, consequence modeling, and probability modeling and elicitation.
Support the development and implementation of exercises to inform the Center's concept of operations as well as identify capability gaps and necessary improvements.
Basic Qualifications:
Master's degree in a scientific, engineering, or mathematics field. Specific circumstances may require candidates with PHD level education.
Ability to obtain high-level clearance and DHS suitability clearance
Must have 10 years of experience in a technical field such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bacteriology, virology, epidemiology, toxicology, immunology, environmental science or engineering, physics,
mathematics, geology, or other related discipline.
Must have at least 4 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
Desired Qualifications:
Doctorate in a scientific, engineering, medical, veterinary, or public health field.
Active high-level clearance (current DHS Suitability preferred)
Knowledge and experience in CBRN material as well as an understanding of the hazards associated with their manufacture, transport and use.
Location: National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.
About Us:
Chimera Enterprises International (Chimera) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Company with headquarters in Maryland. We are built to inspire growth for our clients with innovative solutions, that helps our clients succeed. Chimera is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability.
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