Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
Dexis is recruiting a highly qualified Subject Matter Expert: Biotechnology and DBPAO Support to provide technical expertise in support of the Enabling Biotechnologies (EB) team and the Defense Biological Product Assurance Office (DBPAO). The SME will contribute to critical initiatives that enhance biological detection, assay development, and strategic communications within the CBRN defense enterprise.
This position is based in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (hybrid) and is contingent upon contract award. Secret Clearance is required.
Responsibilities- Provide senior-level subject matter expertise to the DBPAO and EB offices in support of advanced biological detection and assurance programs.
- Apply technical knowledge to support the development and review of scientific and programmatic briefings, technical reports, and communication products.
- Advise on assay development, implementation, and performance within the context of DBPAO mission objectives.
- Contribute to strategy development, capability integration, and operational readiness assessments across EB initiatives.
- Collaborate with interagency and defense stakeholders to ensure scientific integrity and relevance of program efforts.
- 10 years of experience with CBRN-related programs.
- Secret Clearance
- Degree in the Biological Sciences
- Direct experience providing subject matter expertise to the DBPAO and EB.
- Experience in applying technical expertise to the development of communications products, such as program level briefs
- Experience with biological detection and the DBPAO assays.
- 15 years of experience with CBRN programs.
- Master’s Degree in a related field.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
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What We Do
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
We advance the mission of leading global engagement agencies, including USAID, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We specialize in stabilization and conflict mitigation, security sector assistance, rule of law, anti-corruption, and inclusive economic growth.
Our staff of over 500 full-time employees maintain an active presence across 80 countries. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system (QMS) makes us a reliable partner with our clients.
Established in 2001, Dexis has grown at double-digit rates for over a decade and is now a solidly middle-market company, a feat demonstrated by 2.5% of small government services firms. Dexis’ agile, digital-forward workforce and robust business platforms ensure adaptive management is built into everything we do.
As a minority-owned company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as the foundation of our corporate culture. Women make up seventy percent of staff and half of our executive leadership team. Forty percent of our staff and leadership team are from minority or historically under-represented communities.
We are an active member of the communities where we work and provide matching donations to employee-driven social causes. Our employees have top ranked Dexis in Glassdoor as a company with the best growth prospects among its peers.
