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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chemical Security Elimination Training SME to join our team! In this role you will get to provide overall leadership and guidance for the development and execution of Chemical Security Elimination (CSE) training events under a large, complex international program in challenging and dynamic environments.

This role will be Part-Time, On-Call and will require some international travel..

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responsible for planning, developing, and executing training events in international environments to train partner nation stakeholders in the detection, management and destruction of chemical weapons and first responder incident management in the chemical weapons arena.

• Supports planning training events and developing event curriculum.

• Acts as a Senior Instructor or Instructor and teaches events (courses, workshops, exercises) in the chemical security elimination arena.

• Establishes relationships with host country stakeholders and participates in meetings and training events in support of U.S. Government client.

• Prepares and calibrates chemical weapons detection equipment that will be used during the training events.

• Prepares After Action Reports after the training events are completed to collect lessons learned that are used to make changes to the event curriculum for continuous improvement..

• Works with Project Managers and Training Managers and logistics personnel to plan training events, prepare curriculum, prepare training equipment and conducting the training events in international environments. Ensures that training events meet or exceed the goals and objectives set by the Government.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related engineering field, chemistry, biochemistry, or related technical/business field and typically 10+ years of related work experience, with at least 7 years conducting CSE training events for international projects for US Government customers.

• Experience from the Military in divisions such as Chemical Materials Activity (CMA) or Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD)

• General technical background in chemical security elimination projects

• Candidate shall have 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 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 are also required. In addition, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilized on the project.

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the field team and interface effectively with a diverse group of foreign officials, US government client, engineers, scientists, and subcontractors.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.

• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access and Visio.  Project Planning skills are essential.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to direct and manage team members with day-to-day activities as well as special projects to assure timely completion.

• Ability to manage distributed teams located in foreign countries.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $58.08 - $104.52

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

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.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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