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. We have opportunities 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. Won’t you join us?

“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 defense

Cooperative Threat Reduction

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Proliferation Prevention

Proliferation Prevention

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OPEN POSITIONS

Deputy Program Manager (DTRA CTR)
Noblis is seeking a forward-thinking Deputy Program Manager to join our Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) program aligned to its Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) team to provide WMD and CWMD information, advice, problem-solving, analysis, operational strategic planning, technical support, and engagement with an international traveling team...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/06/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Operations Manager, Project Management Office (PMO)
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Operations Manager for the DTRA Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Project Management Office (PMO). The CTR Program works cooperatively with partner governments to reduce the threat to the U.S. and its allies from WMD and related materials, technologies, and expertise, including...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/02/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Journeyman Intelligence Analyst
The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office is a support component within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On December 21, 2018, President Trump signed into law the “Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018.” The act established the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office and consolidated the Domestic...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/06/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Program Analyst - International
The Senior Program Analyst – International will provide strategic, analytical, and program management support to the International Cooperative Program Office (ICPO) within the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T). ICPO enables DHS international engagements that discover innovation, leverage international...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/05/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Management Analyst - Technical Writer
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: 05/31/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Management Analyst - CWMD
Mission:   The DHS Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD) works to prevent attacks against the United States using a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) through timely, responsive support to operational partners.  (CWMD) leads DHS efforts and coordinates with domestic and international partners to safeguard the United States against CBRN...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/31/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
International Program Associate (Regional Portfolio)
The Portfolio Lead (PL) works directly with client Program Managers (PM) as well as other Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) personnel contributing to implementation of the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) priorities. They are responsible for ensuring that client deliverables meet quality and schedule requirements. The PLs engage and...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
International Program Associate (Country Portfolio)
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program works cooperatively with allies and partners to reduce or eliminate WMD threats.  Role description:At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, ethical and proactive experts. We are actively seeking candidates to join our team of talented...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
International Organizations Operations Specialist
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) International Organizations (IO) Operations Specialist for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Cooperative Threat Reduction’s (CTR) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) Science Team. BTRP strengthens the capabilities of partner nations and the international...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/25/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Project Management Analyst
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: Reston - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
PPP A&AS Project Lead
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Project Lead for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Proliferation Prevention Program (PPP).  PPP builds foreign partner capacity to prevent, detect, deter and interdict the illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/22/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior CWMD Regional Program Integrator (A&AS)
The Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Regional Program Integrator will support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program in the Republic of Korea (ROK). This full-time position will support CTR initiatives and priorities by integrating with ROK partners, United States Forces Korea (USFK), and USINDOPACOM...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/30/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Division Lead, DTRA CTR (A&AS Project Management Team)
The Division Lead (DL) works directly with the government’s Division Chief and Division Operations Manager in support of Division functions and priorities. This position leads the A&AS Division team working in support of assigned country, region and other portfolios in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) BTRP...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Acquisition Manager
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Acquisition Manager for the DTRA Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Proliferation Prevention Program (PPP). PPP builds foreign partner capacity to prevent, detect, deter and interdict the illicit trafficking of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) materials, components including...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/06/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Project Associate - Ongoing
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting DHS Science and Technology Directorate. Our teams are always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We often have opportunities for professionals at...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/23/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Scientist
 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: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Project Manager/Team Lead
Role Description:  At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and strategy consultants. We are actively seeking a Project Manager/Team Lead to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/07/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Database Architect - Part-Time
Role Description:  At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and strategy consultants. We are actively seeking a part time Senior Database Architect to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/07/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Database Architect
Role Description:  At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and strategy consultants. We are actively seeking a Senior Database Architect to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/07/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
International Program Associate (Country Lead)
The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program works cooperatively with allies and partners to reduce or eliminate WMD threats.  Role description:At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, ethical and proactive experts. We are actively seeking candidates to join our team of talented...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
External Training Coordinator
This position will function as the Advisory and Assistance Service (A&AS) Training Coordinator for the DTRA Cooperative Threat Reduction’s (CTR) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP). BTRP strengthens the capabilities of partner nations and the international community to prevent, detect, and prepare for outbreaks caused by pathogens. BTRP is...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/08/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Program Manager
Noblis is seeking an exceptional Program Manager for its Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) program aligned to its Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to provide requisite WMD and CWMD information, advice, program-solving, analyses, strategic and operational level planning, technical support, training and other foreseeable and related functions...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis
Senior Project Management Associate
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: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Project Management Associate
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: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/26/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Project Management Associate
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: 05/26/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Privacy Subject Matter Expert
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: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Research and Development Project Manager and Strategy Advisor
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: 05/26/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Quality Lead (QMS/Process Engineering)
The Quality Lead is responsible for developing and overseeing the quality control program and processes to make sure that all deliverables and services meet consistent standards.   Duties include developing and implementing quality control tests, inspecting products at various stages, and writing reports documenting production issues.  The contract...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
SME / Program Manager
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: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Electrical Engineer
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting DTRA. Our teams are always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We often have opportunities for professionals at varying levels. If you are...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Technical Writer
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: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior 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: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Junior Program Analyst CBRN
Program Overview:  Technology and threats evolve rapidly in today’s ever-changing environment. In response, 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...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior CBRN Analyst
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: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Program Analyst CBRN
Program Overview:  Technology and threats evolve rapidly in today’s ever-changing environment. In response, 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...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Program Analyst CBRN
Program Overview:  Technology and threats evolve rapidly in today’s ever-changing environment. In response, 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...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)/Geomagnetic Disturbance (GMD) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This role provides technical leadership and advisory support of research and development programs in the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T). As part of multidisciplinary teams, our high-performing professionals tackle the client’s most vexing scientific and technological challenges related to the security of the...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
FOIA Analyst - On Call Consultant
Please note: This posting is for a talented consultant who is open to a part-time role during surge periods.  This is a great opportunity for candidates who are comfortable with a variable schedule through the year and / or have availabilty outside full time work hours (if that is more convenient for the candidate).     The Department of Defense’s...
Location: Lorton - VA
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Scientist - Multiple levels
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting DHS Science and Technology Directorate. Our teams are always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We often have opportunities for professionals at...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Project Associate - Multiple levels
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting DHS Science and Technology Directorate. Our teams are always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We often have opportunities for professionals at...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Administrative Specialist - Multiple levels
Please note: This posting is in support of possible upcoming opportunities throughout our practice areas supporting DHS Science and Technology Directorate. Our teams are always interested in reviewing excellent, potential colleagues who may be interested in joining our teams in support of future missions. We often have opportunities for professionals at...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 06/09/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Budget Analyst
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: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Senior Subject Matter Expert/Solution Architect
Role Description: At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and strategy consultants. We are actively seeking a SENIOR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT/SOLUTION ARCHITECT to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic...
Location: Arlington - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis
Software Security Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This role provides technical leadership and advisory evaluation support of research and development in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals tackling the client’s most vexing technical and technological challenges related to the security of the nation’s critical...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Industrial Control Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This role provides technical leadership and advisory evaluation support of research and development in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals tackling the client’s most vexing technical and technological challenges related to the security of the nation’s critical...
Location: Washington - DC
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME)
This role provides technical leadership and advisory evaluation support of research and development in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals tackling the client’s most vexing technical and technological challenges related to the security of the nation’s critical...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
Strategic Communications Specialist and Technical Writer
 Please note:  This is a role that is expected to begin in December 2022 timeframe.  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...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 05/16/2023
Company: Noblis ESI
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