Parsons Transportation Group seeks a Chemical Security Elimination Training Subject Matter Expert to provide leadership for the development and execution of chemical security elimination training events under a large, complex international program. This is a Part-Time, On-Call role requiring some international travel.
What You'll Do
- Plan, develop, and execute training events in international environments to train partner nation stakeholders in the detection, management, and destruction of chemical weapons and first responder incident management.
- Support planning training events and developing event curriculum.
- Act as a Senior Instructor or Instructor for courses, workshops, and exercises in the chemical security elimination arena.
- Establish relationships with host country stakeholders and participate in meetings and training events in support of the U.S. Government client.
- Prepare and calibrate chemical weapons detection equipment for use during training events.
- Prepare After Action Reports to capture lessons learned for continuous curriculum improvement.
- Work with Project Managers, Training Managers, and logistics personnel to plan events, prepare curriculum and equipment, and conduct training to ensure goals are met or exceeded.
- Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related technical/business field.
- Typically 10+ years of related work experience, with at least 7 years conducting CSE training events for international projects for US Government customers.
- Military experience in divisions such as Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) or Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD).
- General technical background in chemical security elimination projects.
- Experience preparing for and conducting training courses.
- Must be willing to travel internationally.
- Must be willing to work on a part-time-on-call basis.
Nice to Have
- Proven ability to perform in a training environment.
- International Project delivery experience.
- International training experience.
- Chemical incident first responder and incident management experience.
- Experience working on Chemical Security Elimination Projects.
- Experience working on chemical weapons destruction projects.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills.
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations, plus knowledge of current technology and its effective application.
- Ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations, and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government clients, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel tactfully and effectively.
- Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.
- Project Planning skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities and special projects to assure timely completion.
- Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)
- Chemical weapons detection equipment
Team & Environment
Part of the Federal Solutions team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $58.08 - $104.52
Work Mode
This role is onsite and requires international travel.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
