Biosurveillance Analyst

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:
ANSER is seeking a Biosurveillance Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (ODASD(CBRND)). In this key role, you will work as part of a team that integrates and coordinates biosurveillance requirements, strategies, and acquisition efforts.

This position can support a hybrid work schedule with job duties performed 3-4 days per week onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA and / or Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support the development and update of a biosurveillance strategy and implementation plan that is aligned to the National Biodefense Strategy and Department of Defense (DoD) Biosurveillance Strategy.

• Update and oversee an overarching biosurveillance implementation plan in support of the ODASD(CBRND) Biosurveillance Team.

• Ensure the biosurveillance implementation is aligned to DoD biosurveillance requirements and strategies.

• Oversee the development of implementation and operational plans for biosurveillance efforts and monitor progress against the plans.

• Coordinate and integrate biosurveillance efforts within the DoD, to include the Defense Health Agency, and with interagency partners.

• Develop biosurveillance-related products, including briefings, talking points, situational awareness notes, and read-aheads, in support of the Biodefense Council.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess an active Secret security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in the physical or life sciences

• 10+ years of relevant work experience in the biosurveillance / biodefense mission space.

• Prior project management experience.

• Experience working as an action officer at a headquarters staff/component command level.

• Experience working with, briefing, and engaging General Officer/Flag Officer/SES-level personnel.

• Ability to lead disparate teams and build coalitions within a community of interest.

• Ability to travel to meetings in the National Capitol Region.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management and/or certification in Engineering and Technical Management.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Work experience in biodefense and biosurveillance is preferred.

• Pentagon headquarters or Defense Health Agency work experience.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.