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Responsibilities The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) office is a support component within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CWMD office was established by the “Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018” and combines the former Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO) and a majority of the Office of Health Affairs (OHA). The office was created to elevate and streamline DHS efforts to prevent the use of weapon of mass destruction (WMD) against the homeland and promote readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and health security threats. The CWMD office is responsible for coordinating with other Federal efforts and developing a strategy and policy for the Department to plan for, detect, and protect against the importation, possession, storage, transportation, development, or use of unauthorized CBRN materials, devices, or agents in the U.S. and to protect against an attack using such materials. The CWMD Intelligence Division mission is to understand and anticipate Homeland WMD threats and equip DHS Components and domestic first responders (federal, state, local and private sector) with timely and relevant information to maintain detection advantage, mitigate vulnerabilities, respond to and disrupt threats. Provide chemical, modeling and/or data analysis expertise to the Intelligence Division. Support management of Intelligence Division programs/projects, analysis and production. Conduct operational scientific and technical analysis in support of CWMD programs and mission areas. Perform the functions of a technical expert in the chemical, modeling, and/or data analysis field in support of CWMD Intelligence Division products and briefings. Support federal, state, and local agency exercises. Conduct open source and classified research on chemical threats to the homeland and partners. Coordinate and manage the preparation of analysis, evaluations, and recommendations within CWMD programs in support of federal personnel. Mentor and develop junior and mid-career scientists. Required Qualifications Qualifications: Top Secret Clearance Education: B.S., M.S., or PhD in chemical engineering, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, or a related field. General Experience: Must have PhD and 1 year of experience, M.S. and three years of experience, B.S. and 5 years of experience in a chemical field. Specialized Experience: Must have at least 5 years of experience providing direct or consultant chemical-related support to major programs for medical consequences of CBRN events or a combination of experience in these areas and the homeland security pillars of prevention, protection, response, or recovery. Ability to conduct expert analysis, and give insight on matters related to production, use, storage, safety and vulnerability of chemical materials. Other: Good communication skills to include technical writing and editing, oral communication, organization, critical thinking, and interpersonal and customer service skills to engage stakeholders and management. Desired Qualifications Desired skills and knowledge: Experience directly supporting countering chemical weapons, support to DHS components or programs and/or experience providing scientific or technical expertise to the U.S. federal government in chemical weapons and countering weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Training or certifications in intelligence analysis, MS Excel, Power BI, Tableau, R Studio, ALOHA, HPAC, or other data analysis and/or modeling software. DHS suitability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Noblis

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