Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) Advisor to the Dept. of State Office of Cooperative Threat Research

Req ID: RQ155698Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: SecretJob Family: National Security AnalysisSkills:Innovation Strategies,Leadership,Project Management,Strategic Objectives,TeamworkExperience:1 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:GDIT is seeking the expertise of a BEP Program Advisor at Department of State headquarters to assist with developing, implementing,supporting, and coordinating nonproliferation capacity-building efforts. BEP seeks to mitigate global biological threats by minimizingaccess 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 toconduct biological threat reduction activities that include: improving laboratory biosafety and biosecurity, supporting law enforcementand security sectors to disrupt and respond to biological incidents, and preventing, detecting and controlling outbreaks of dangerousdiseases. 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 bothindependent and team-driven efforts is required. Technical knowledge and experience in international security, nonproliferation,program 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 willwork closely with other Department of State and interagency entities, counterparts in foreign governments, technical experts, and otherstakeholders to develop and execute program activities. The candidate will also be responsible for developing programmatic tools tosupport relevant U.S. foreign policy objectives and project implementation, and coordinating with other U.S. Government departmentsand agencies, as needed.BEP’s biosecurity efforts have a global impact, but are currently focused in Latin America, Central Asia, Africa, Southeast Asia, and theMiddle East. BEP’s programmatic efforts continue to evolve in response to the international security environment and seek to reinforceU.S. national security objectives in this dynamic environment. To this end, GDIT welcomes candidates who can develop and implementinnovative strategies to address some of the most pressing nonproliferation 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: Managing and coordinating 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 otherproliferation threats; Completing various taskings related to programmatic and/or policy issues as assigned by the customer 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.); Managing a diverse portfolio comprised of biological threat reduction projects, biosecurity-related policies (at the interagency and/orinternational level), and some administrative tasks (e.g., budget-related efforts); Identifying and executing innovative approaches that improve the customer's threat reduction programs; Briefing staff in the Department of State, or across the U.S. Government on the customer's programmatic activities; Developing and enacting engagement strategies to counter proliferation of WMD and advanced conventional weapons by proliferatorstates 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 the customer at home or abroad, asassigned; and Cooperating with partners in the U.S. interagency to align customer engagements with other U.S. Government nonproliferationprograms.Requirements: The candidate must possess (or qualify to be granted and maintain) an active U.S. Government security clearance at the Secret levelor above. 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, ideally with a minimum of 1 or more years of experience; or an Undergraduate degree with 2 or more years ofprofessional 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. International travel is required. Foreign language skills are a plus.#OpportunityOwned #GDITLifeWe 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.