Senior Defense Health Expert

Responsibilities

A Senior Defense Health Expert's duties encompass leading technical teams while providing specialized expertise in health-related programs. The role involves analyzing requirements, developing source materials, and consulting with engineers and subject matter experts to prepare technical documentation. They manage proposal development activities including capture management, pre-solicitation planning, and post-submittal activities. The position requires coordinating with multiple agencies, working with matrixed staff, and serving as a liaison between different stakeholders.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead research and development initiatives for medical countermeasures
• Manage operational exercises and training programs
• Provide subject matter expertise on CBRN hazards and biological threats
• Drive strategic program planning and execution
• Lead cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies
• Support laboratory management systems and biological safety protocols
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Maintain active relationships with academic research partners

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 15 years experience, or Master's degree with 10 years experience, or PhD with 8 years of business development experience (including capture, solutioning, and proposal development)
• Experience with Defense health programs and biological threat pathogens & experience at a U.S. military service institute of infectious diseases
• Record of peer-reviewed publications/academic research & demonstrated experience collaborating with academic institutions
• 3+ years of experience managing staff
• Project/program management expertise & proven track record in proposal management
• Experience conducting biological familiarization training and laboratory demonstrations
• US Citizen w/ Active TS/SCI clearance

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in microbiology, bacteriology, or related biological sciences
• Military service, veteran status, or government civilian experience preferred
• History of success in grant writing and research funding acquisition preferred
• Experience with Joint Mission Planning Tools (JMPT)
• Familiarity with BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratory operations

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

 

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 us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on ou