Strategic Advisor and Liaison for Border Security Solutions

Responsibilities

The recent expansion of Noblis’ work at the Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate resulted in the rapid addition of teammates.  Noblis’ recognition in the Washington Post as a top workplace reflects the dedication and commitment of our managers to promoting workplace development and professional growth for all.

This role will directly support the Borders Security and Solutions Division division within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of Mission & Capability Support (MCS) with a focus on new technology solutions for border security and collaboration with CBP Office of Field Operations.

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 DHS S&T MCS.

DHS S&T was established by Congress to provide innovative scientific and technical solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges. Within S&T, MCS executes Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) to transition solution approaches, technologies, and knowledge products in support of DHS Component customers including U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal, State, Local Tribal and Territorial (FSLTT) first responders, and the larger Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE). MCS covers all DHS mission areas and serves 13 discrete customer portfolios.

New teammates will support these efforts, as well as augment our existing team working on rapidly developing technology in response to evolving threats.

This is currently a hybrid position requiring staff to be in-person at the DHS S&T client site in Washington, DC a minium of two days per week or as needed in accordance with the requirements of the contract. This position will also require travel around the National Capital Area.

Role functions may include:

• Providing insight and advice concerning strategic and technical direction and applicability of current, industry standard, or innovative solutions based on in-depth understanding of the latest developments relevant to a specialized functional area.
• Developing technical and strategic documentation for programs, projects and individual activities in collaboration with federal program and project managers.
• Overseeing, monitor, and support government-sponsored research programs on leading-edge technologies.
• Evaluating the feasibility of technical approaches to problems and requirements presented by operational customers.
• Supporting the identification, assessment, evaluation, and testing of existing and emerging technologies, systems, and capabilities, including coordination with related government, academic, and industry programs; attending meetings and symposia; coordinating meetings and programs reviews; and supporting program advocacy including development and production of presentation materials.
• Assessing the efficacy, safety, cost lifecycle costs of proposed or realized solutions.
• Concisely communicating findings, assessments, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences as needed.
• Providing programmatic and technical presentations to varied audiences including customers, partners, and stakeholders at the direction of federal program and project managers.
• Active participation in engagements with operational customers and stakeholders to include providing technical and scientific feedback and guidance in consultation with MCS program and project managers.
• Participating in meetings, workshops, conferences, and program reviews at the direction of the program or project manager to provide programmatic and technical reviews and feedback, summarize and synthesize information for federal project managers and teammates, and contribute to the technical and program management dialogue with research performers and relevant stakeholders.
• Assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, to include tasks such as: development of solicitation material, administration of source selection reviews, and assessing technical solutions.
• Monitoring project performance and reviewing deliverables to ensure technical, programmatic, and financial goals and objectives are met while identifying possible program risks.
• Coordinating with federal project and program managers