WMD Analyst

Primary Location: Washington, DC

Clearance: Active Secret

Ability to work remotely: No

Contract Status: Contingent Upon Award

Job Summary

Obsidian Solutions Group (OSG) is seeking a WMD Analyst who is responsible for all aspects of delivering services onsite at an overseas or domestic venue.

The Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Countermeasures Division of the Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS), Office of Physical Security Programs (DS/PSP/WMD), will provide training and assessment both overseas and domestically and are expected to have the necessary Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Nuclear (CBRN) experience and knowledge to assist the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and management to enhance program effectiveness. Virtual training will be utilized on an as needed basis when instructed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assembling, deploying the training team, leading that team on-site, HAZMAT packaging, and monitoring team performance.
• Respond to DOS requirements for trip/training reports.
• Coordinate with the Regional Coordinator, the Program Director and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in overseeing and ensuring successful program performance.
• Transcribe technical information into wording formats for comprehension by all students, at all levels, who may have limited backgrounds and understanding of the WMD field.
• Reduce highly complex instructional materials into a simplified instructional presentation that can be understood by host country persons with limited English language capability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of direct experience in a WMD countermeasures program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of overseas training trips from initial contact, coordination, scheduling, conducting visit and submission of post trip documentation.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the CBRN field as a certified State, Federal or Military first responder.
• Demonstrated experience providing training as a CBRN instructor to civilian students.
• Communicate effectively at all levels within the DOS and other federal agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of training precepts and techniques that support instructional systems design processes.
• Possess a valid, state issued driver’s license.
• Must be able to interact with groups and individuals outside own organization and/or agency.
• Must be able to participate in interagency working groups.
• Must be able to communicate to coworkers and senior managers in written, electronic, and verbal formats and have strong technical and report writing skills.
• Experience working with foreign language translators/interpreters in the presentation of training materials.
• Familiarity with standard training evaluation methods and mechanisms.
• Must be proficient working with SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate orally, as well as in writing, and be physically fit to perform prescribed duties.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the DOS and other federal agencies.
• Must have a strong attention for detail and be able to multi-task efficiently and work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be physically fit to perform prescribed duties.

Travel

• Up to 50% CONUS and OCONUS travel for training and other activities.

Company Description

Obsidian Solutions Group LLC (OSG) is a fast-growing professional services firm based in Fredericksburg, VA. We create value for our customers by delivering technology-enabled & mission-oriented technical solutions that solve complex problems, protecting people, information, and assets. Our core capabilities are in providing Enterprise IT, Intelligence Analysis, Production & Development and Knowledge-Based Professional Services Solutions that enable the customer’s mission. Obsidian Solutions Group LLC is a certified 8(a), service-disabled, veteran-owned small business.

A career at Obsidian Solutions Group means you are able to put your expertise, credentials, and talents to great use working with customers in the DOD and Intelligence Community, while enjoying the excitement of working in a fast-growing organization committed to making a difference for our customers and in our community. Contribute independently and collaboratively alongside our amazing team of doers and thinkers. Obsidian Solutions Group is small enough to offer a family atmosphere yet large enough to deliver a highly competitive compensation package. We hire and retain the best in the industry, offering exceptional benefits that protect the well-being of our employees, their spouses and domestic partners, and their families.

Our corporate philosophy is centered on hiring and retaining employees with the requisite skills, professional experience, personal commitment, and ethical standards necessary to foster a culture of operational excellence necessary to surpass our customer’s expectations.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Obsidian Solutions Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, protected veteran status, and any other non-merit factor, or any other characteristic protected by law.