TechOp Solutions International, Inc.
Biosurveillance Scientist
TechOp Solutions International, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Biosurveillance Scientist will support the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Security (OHS) in identifying, analyzing, and reporting on biological events of interest to national security due to their effects on human, animal, plant, and/or environmental health. The role will incorporate open source biosurveillance reporting and technology innovation consulting in the biosurveillance space for the purpose of providing information decision makers and responders at the federal, state, and local levels can leverage for both early detection and situational awareness. Position located in the NCR.
Responsibilities
Open source collection, analysis, and dissemination of reports concerning biological events of interest to national security
Research, manage, and test new and existing technical approaches and tools across the CWMD mission portfolio
Provide technical consulting and analytic support to manage external pilot projects aimed at improving operational reporting and analysis efficiencies
Qualifications
Applicants selected must have a completed a DoD Secret clearance, and eligibility for a DHS HQ Public Trust
A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s a preferred) from an accredited college or university in natural or physical sciences, engineering, medical, veterinary, public health, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related fields.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree or 2 years with Master's degree
Demonstrated ability to drive for results independently and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion
Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
US Citizenship required
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Open source collection, analysis, and dissemination of reports concerning biological events of interest to national security
Research, manage, and test new and existing technical approaches and tools across the CWMD mission portfolio
Provide technical consulting and analytic support to manage external pilot projects aimed at improving operational reporting and analysis efficiencies
Qualifications
Applicants selected must have a completed a DoD Secret clearance, and eligibility for a DHS HQ Public Trust
A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s a preferred) from an accredited college or university in natural or physical sciences, engineering, medical, veterinary, public health, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related fields.
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree or 2 years with Master's degree
Demonstrated ability to drive for results independently and adapt to rapidly changing priorities
Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion
Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills
US Citizenship required
#J-18808-Ljbffr