National Security and Defense Missions

Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD): Professional Positions Supporting National Security and Defense Missions Across the CBRNE Threat Spectrum

We are hiring for positions in the Washington D.C. metro area and other U.S. based locations. 

Protecting our Nation’s security is a never-ending job, but one that requires the best and brightest minds our country has to offer. If you want to be a part of an elite team of scientists, engineers, doctors, analysts and other professionals who tackle the most challenging and complex threats facing the defense and national security communities, you want to work for Noblis. Our Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) focused team is steeped in defense and intelligence mission knowledge and awareness, and we are seeking talented professionals to join us in delivering new mission-critical solutions.

About the Work

We are seeking talented and motivated professionals eager to apply current and emerging technologies to CBRNE programs for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). As part of our Defense Mission Area team, you will work with intelligent, innovative, passionate and motivated people in a challenging and collaborative environment to deliver solutions that will impact critical defense programs. Join us today by applying for one of the positions below.

Seeking professionals with experience in:

  • Nuclear engineering
  • Chemical engineering
  • Biology
  • Explosive ordnance
  • CBRNe sensors
  • Modeling and simulation
  • WMD intelligence
  • CBRNe operations
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Program management
  • Exercise and training development

We have opportunities, listed below, in the NCR as well as remote positions and are looking for individuals who are interested in traveling to all corners of the world to work with our nation’s defense partners in furtherance of CWMD objectives and capabilities.

“At Noblis, we know the importance in taking care of our employees and making sure they know they are valued. They are the reason we succeed in our goal to always deliver the best to our clients. We are proud of the fact that we have won – and continue to win – numerous workplace awards and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. We hire top talent and are committed to continued professional growth and development. When you join Noblis, you will do work that truly matters.”

Glenn Hickok, Vice President of Noblis’ Defense Mission Area

OPEN POSITIONS

Biosurveillance Analyst
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, are solving difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security,...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/24/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Outcomes Group Lead
Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Science Team Group Lead (Outcomes Group) and Technical Conferences Coordinator This position leads the BTRP A&AS Science Team Outcomes Group and functions as the A&AS Technical Conferences Coordinator for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Cooperative Threat...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 07/24/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Communications Associate
Noblis is positioned to provide technology and operational solutions to senior decision makers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The DHS S&T Directorate is the primary research and development arm of DHS and manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/24/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Product Manager
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Product Manager for Information Technology (IT) systems for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Directorate.  The Primary focus will be to support the development and implementation of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) but will also...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 07/17/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Program Manager/Budget Analyst
At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, and 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/17/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
NCA General Analyst
The Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) General Analyst for the DTRA Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) New Country Assessments (NCA) Team is responsible for identifying and analyzing the regulatory, public and animal health frameworks of countries in assessment. General Analyst works closely with the NCA...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 07/19/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Software Engineer (All-Level)
(This position is posted for potential future opportunities)  We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) modeling and detection software. Interface with Deparment of Defense (DoD) software and systems engineers, support contractors, and...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 07/23/2024
Company: Noblis
Public Health Senior Analyst
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, are solving difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security,...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/16/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Project Analyst Border Security Solutions - R&D
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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/02/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Action Officer - Strategic Initiatives
At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, and 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 07/24/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Technical Project Management Analyst
Noblis and Noblis ESI are expanding our teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. We are seeking personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 07/12/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Software Developer
A&AS – Developer This position serves as an Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Developer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR), Program Integration Department (CT-PI).  CTR supports U.S. national security by preventing the acquisition, proliferation, and use of WMD, related materials, technologies, and...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/14/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Management Analyst - Multiple Levels
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiary, Noblis ESI, are solving difficult problems that help our government and our country. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise with a reputation for independence and objectivity. We support a wide range of government and industry clients in the areas of national security,...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/20/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
CBRNE SME (All-Level)
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, be able to learn, digest, and provide scientific and technical guidance on a broad spectrum of biological and chemical subjects, and be able to distill and communicate complex technical concepts to enable nontechnical managers to make informed decisions and to...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 07/26/2024
Company: Noblis
Strategic Planner
 The successful candidate will be self-motivated, adept at navigating complex environments, and capable of learning, digesting, and providing guidance on international security cooperation initiatives. This individual will distill and communicate complex strategic concepts to enable nontechnical managers to make informed decisions and to articulate the...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 07/23/2024
Company: Noblis
Cost Estimator
The PI A&AS Cost Support Coordinator is part of the A&AS team of Cost Estimation SMEs with varied levels of experience providing cross-matrixed support to the entire CTR directorate for all acquisition related cost activities including but not limited to developing Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/19/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Department Lead (BTRP/ A&AS)
This position leads the A&AS support for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) BTRP Department (CT-BT). BTRP strengthens the capabilities of partner nations and the international community to prevent, detect, and prepare for outbreaks caused by pathogens. The BT Department Lead serves as lead A&AS support to the...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/30/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Scientist - All Levels
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, be able to learn, digest, and provide scientific and technical guidance on a broad spectrum of biological and chemical subjects, and be able to distill and communicate complex technical concepts to enable nontechnical managers to make informed decisions and to...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 06/30/2024
Company: Noblis
Administrative Officer
This position will directly support one Senior Executive Service (SES) Executive Director within the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate Office of Mission Capability and Support (MCS). This position will also work with the Front Office team to provide business, strategic, and administrative support to all members of MCS leadership. This entails...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 06/24/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Management Analyst
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting the Office of Health Security (OHS) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Noblis is always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/08/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
Public Health Analyst - Multiple Levels
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting the Office of Health Security (OHS) under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Noblis is always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/30/2024
Company: Noblis ESI
COUNTERING CBRNE THREATS TO NATIONAL SECURITY

Delivering best-in-class capabilities to ensure the nation’s safety and security

Our nation’s homeland security, defense and intelligence leaders face increasingly sophisticated adversaries with deadly chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. At Noblis, we know that developing leading-edge capabilities to detect, attribute, deter, respond to and prevent terrorist attacks is key to the security of our nation’s future. Learn More >

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The threats to our security are dynamic and complex. Those who protect our nation must remain on the cutting-edge of technology to ensure efficient and secure defense operations. Noblis is a mission-driven, trusted source doing impactful work that generates significant technical improvements for our clients. Learn More >

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Noblis employees love working here and our numerous wins for excellence in ethics and workplace culture are the proof. We have been named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” ten times. We have been ranked on the Washington Post’s list of “Top Workplaces” every year since its inception in 2014. We have been named by Comparably as one of the “Best Places to Work in D.C.,” as a Top 50 company for “Best CEO,” “Best Engineering Teams,” “Happiest Employees,” “Best Work-Life Balance” and “Best CEO for Diversity.” See our comprehensive list of awards.

Our culture is driven by collaboration, science, technology and research. Innovation is a practice focus for all Noblis colleagues—whether working on client-funded problems or advancing capabilities via our internally funded research program. Learn more about the Noblis Sponsored Research program and our innovative R&D culture.

Working here is more than just a job, it’s a career. You’ll work with some of the brightest, most collaborative and mission-driven individuals who perform work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis offers stability, security, work life balance and competitive benefits.

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