DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Subject Matter Expert, New Jersey

Job overview

The DHS CBRN/WMD Detection Operations Subject Matter Expert role is onsite at Fort Dix, NJ, with travel required 50%–75% of the month within the contiguous United States and U.S. territories. Compensation is stated as $89,000–$98,000 per year. The position supports the Department of Homeland Security’s Mobile Detection Deployment Unit and its nationwide chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threat-detection capability. The role exists to keep detection equipment ready for deployment and to conduct technical operations, training, and exercises with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners. It also coordinates deployments and reporting to support the MDDU’s operational readiness and mission requirements.

What you'll do

• Track and maintain MDDU equipment and radioactive sources
• inventory government property and update tracking records
• repair, calibrate, and maintain equipment for continuous readiness
• safely handle, transport, and ship radioactive sources
• conduct CBRN detection operations, just-in-time training, and exercises with law-enforcement partners
• coordinate deployments
• prepare after-action reports and status updates
• maintain travel and procurement records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cbrn detection

radiological detection

wmd

dhs

mddu

radiation equipment

training and exercises

secret clearance

fort dix nj

summit et

50%–75% travel

$89k–$98k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires radiation-detection training and operations experience, ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance and DHS Suitability, and travel 50%–75% of the month; weekend, holiday, extended-hour work and recall for national security may occur.

About the employer

Summit ET is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.