Integration Lead - Scientific (BTRP/A&AS) - Noblis

Responsibilities:

The Integration Lead (IL) serves as a coordinator and integrator working closely with government Science Managers (SMs), Program Managers (PM) as well as Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) personnel contributing to implementation of the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) priorities.

 

ILs are responsible for tracking and anticipating needs and connecting SMs and PMs with relevant A&AS SMEs to support seamless information, deliverable and process flow aligned with quality and schedule requirements. The ILs engage and collaborate with government counterparts on a broad range of activities supporting effective collaboration across the government and A&AS Integrated Project Teams (IPTs).

 

ILs incorporate information from country and regional-level requirements, program plans and end states into holistic recommendations for technical activities including but not limited to biosafety enhancements, technical trainings, biosurveillance studies, and lab renovations.

 

IL is primarily a coordination and integration role – with a focus on eliciting and applying technical information (e.g. reviews, analysis, metrics, etc.) from A&AS SMEs – in support of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) priorities, acquisition plans, and facilitates collaboration across various government and A&AS teams applying the Integrated Project Team (IPT) concept. ILs work closely with A&AS Portfolio Leads (PLs) to facilitate comprehensive support and contribute to successful program engagements throughout the lifecycle – from new country assessments and requirements development to engagement closeout.

 

This role requires familiarity with the BTRP mission and biological threats, and sufficient understanding of technical and PM domains to determine types of subject matter expertise and support required for BTRP mission execution. The role requires familiarity with all subject matter expertise available in the A&AS team to facilitate integration of key internal resources working on individual projects as well as overall program implementation.

 

The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, ability to support government clients achieve strategic objectives without losing sight of details, ability to keep track of formal and informal taskers and deliver necessary advisory and assistance services in support of multiple, competing priorities. The IL is expected to collaborate with the government SMs, PMs as well as A&AS counterparts and be a reliable source of advice and assistance.

 

ILs report to the Division Leads. ILs’ primary client interfaces are the Science Managers and Program Managers.

 

ILs are responsible for building relationships with the government SMs, PMs, Division Chiefs and other counterparts in order to effectively advise on and assist with matters related to the integration. ILs are required to understand the limitations and restrictions pertaining to the contractor’s role and authorities/responsibilities that qualify as an inherently government function.

 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Be closely familiar with technical expertise available in the science, acquisition, finance, training, contracting, property, and other teams to leverage the full spectrum of knowledge available in the A&AS community and to appropriately apply the IPT construct.
• Communicate regularly and work closely with the Science Operations Lead.
• Serve as an integrator and coordinator assisting SMs and PMs in determining the type of expertise required for any given engagement. Apply experience, expertise and interest towards effective integration of project management and scientific/technical domains.
• Anticipate, receive, confirm, track (log) and proactively follow through on integration support requests and integration activities throughout engagement lifecycle.
• Serve as a liaison and promulgate information sharing to facilitate effective collaboration among all teams and SMEs involved in each engagement.
• Keep track of collaboration and engagement integration status and schedule in alignment and coordination with SMs, PMs and A&AS PLs supporting new and ongoing BTRP engagements as well as internal initiatives and processes.
• Recommend and facilitate cadence of productive coordination and communication with relevant parties in the government-A&AS community and with external stakeholders. Take notes and coordinate action items resulting from meetings.
• Assist IPTs in in defining internal coordination requirements, formulating appropriate coordination approaches, and defining integration and coordination success factors.
• Facilitate coordination of technical support of government SMs, and engage A&AS counterparts, throughout the acquisition lifecycle including but not limited to requirement validation, project idea development, acquisition planning, project initiation, execution and monitoring, and closeout.
• Facilitate cross-team coordination and review of documents and recommend or update processes to leverage expertise from science, acquisition, finance, training, contracting, property, etc. teams to ensure appropriate SME application.
• Keep relevant stakeholders apprised of the integration status throughout engagement lifecycle.
• Support government counterparts in preparation to Program Management Reviews (PMRs) by identifying necessary SMEs, formulating or updating required information attributes, sharing information between parties engaged in PMR prep, facilitating quality reviews, among other PMR preparation activities.
• Support prompt and thorough responses to short-fuse taskers. Gain access to, and become proficient in various government systems to include Automated Trip Request Information Process (ATRIP), Program Budget Management Tool (PBMT), Mercury/Threat Reduction Logistics Services (TRLS), and Consolidated Acquisition Tool (CAT).
• Document integrations and coordination best practices across all efforts, summarize and use lessons learned, and make recommendations to adapt, apply, and embed those practices throughout the project life cycle.
  Maintain an organized method of integration-relevant documents in coordination with government counterpart for proper record keeping.
• Travel in support of the BTRP mission, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• SECRET clearance or higher.
• Bachelors (B.A. or B.S.) Degree in a scientific or technical discipline
• Experience, expertise and interest in integrating project management and scientific/technical domains.
• At least 3 years of project management, scientific and technical support or similar experience. Additional degree can replace experience.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Experience and successful track record building effective relationship with clients and other stakeholders, understanding client’s requirements and meeting client expectations.
• Experience applying project management best practices in support of multiple ongoing projects.
• Experience tracking multiple competing priorities and dynamic integration components.
• Record of accomplishment working in a matrixed environment, coordinating work across large, diverse teams, and being an effective and collaborative team member.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suites.
• Demonstrated ability to write for senior leaders.
• Flexibility/adaptability/suitability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Requirement to work in the office at least 2-3 days a week.
• Candidates will be cleared at a DoD Secret level or able to be cleared at that level.

Desired Qualifications:

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Masters of Science Degree.
• 5+ years of project management, scientific and technical support or similar experience.
• Familiarity with Cooperative Threat Reduction with experience related to DTRA CTR and government acquisition processes preferable.
• International experience.
• Project Management Professional (or equivalent) certification.

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.

Salary Range Explanation:

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 our Careers site.

 

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

 

Posted Salary Range:USD $74,500.00 - USD $130,400.00 /Yr.Equal Employment Opportunity:

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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 employee-relations@noblis.org.