Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) Program Advisor

Req ID: RQ185319Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: SecretPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: National Security AnalysisSkills:Counterproliferation,International Security,LeadershipCertifications:None - N/AExperience:4 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:This position is located in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Office of Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) at the U.S. Department of State. ISN/CTRfunds, manages, and implements programs that seek to mitigate the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) being developed and used by proliferator states and non-state actors against the United States or our allies. Among the efforts CTR oversees are counterproliferation programs that address evolving national security threats, including the threats posed by proliferator states, such as Russia, China, DPRK, Iran, and others.GDIT is seeking a candidate who will assist CTR’s BEP team with developing, implementing, supporting, and coordinating nonproliferation capacity-building efforts. BEP seeks to mitigate global biological threats by minimizing access of state and non-state actors to biological expertise, materials, and equipment that could be used to conduct biological attacks. BEP engages a wide array of international partners from over 40 countries both directly and through expert implementing partners to conduct biological threat reduction activities such as improving laboratory biosafety and biosecurity. The candidate must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, a strong interest in science diplomacy, significant experience in project management, and thrive in a fast-paced, small-team environment. Demonstrated success in both independent and team-driven efforts is required. Technical knowledge and experience in international security, nonproliferation, project management, biosecurity, global health security, virology/microbiology/epidemiology, and/or biodefense is strongly preferred.The candidate will be responsible for programmatic and technical oversight of assigned activities in several priority countries, and will work closely with other Department of State and interagency entities, counterparts in foreign governments, technical experts, and other stakeholders to develop and execute program activities. The candidate will also be responsible for developing programmatic tools to support relevant U.S. foreign policy objectives and project implementation, and coordinating with other U.S. Government departments and agencies, as needed.BEP’s biosecurity efforts have a global impact, but currently focus in Latin America Central Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. BEP’s programmatic efforts continue to evolve in response to the international security environment and seek to reinforce U.S. national security objectives in this dynamic environment. To this end, we welcome candidates who can develop and implement innovative strategies to address some of the most pressing non-proliferation and related national security challenges facing the U.S., including advanced and emerging biosecurity threats from both state and nonstate actors.Duties and responsibilities under this opportunity include, but are not limited to:· Manage and coordinate closely with a cadre of technical experts who implement threat-reduction projects (e.g., trainings, workshops, etc.) that build international partner biosecurity capacity and advance U.S. policies pertaining to countering WMD and other proliferation threats;· Complete various taskings related to programmatic and/or policy issues as assigned by ISN/CTR or BEP leadership (e.g., drafting briefing checklists and talking points, clearing documents with Department of State and/or U.S. interagency stakeholders, writing summaries and readouts of meetings and events, etc.);· Manage a diverse portfolio comprised of biological threat reduction projects, biosecurity-related policies (at the interagency and/or international level), and some administrative tasks (e.g., budget-related efforts);· Identify and execute innovative approaches that improve ISN/CTR's threat reduction programs;· Briefing staff in the Department of State, or across the U.S. Government on ISN/CTR programmatic activities;· Developing and enacting engagement strategies to counter proliferation of WMD and advanced conventional weapons by proliferator states of concern;· Participating in the review of threat reduction proposals and recommendations regarding the approval of proposals;· Attending domestic and foreign meetings as required, and additional tasks in support of ISN/CTR at home or abroad as assigned;· Cooperating with partners in the U.S. interagency to align ISN/CTR engagements with other U.S. Government nonproliferation programs;Requirements:· The ability to acquire and maintain a Secret-level U.S. Government security clearance is required. A current active clearance is helpful, but not a requirement.· Experience in international security, nonproliferation, program management, biosecurity, global health security, virology/microbiology/epidemiology, and/or biodefense is strongly preferred.· Graduate-level education with a minimum of 4 or more years of experience; or an Undergraduate degree with 6 or more years of professional experience in the area of nonproliferation, biosecurity, and related programmatic efforts are preferred.· The candidate must possess and demonstrate outstanding communication, diplomacy, teamwork, and project management skills.· While the ISN/CTR headquarters is in Washington, D.C., the position is telework eligible.· International travel is required.· Foreign language skills are a plus.The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.