Career Opportunities

CORTEK® Inc. is committed to recruiting, developing and retaining teams of diverse Subject Matter Experts that will provide our customers with the Core Technical expertise they need to be successful. At CORTEK, we believe that our future is in the hands of our employees and we know that our customers give us the toughest of their challenges and they “Expect Success” from us, each and every time.

Our diverse team of talented professionals “Delivers Success.”

OPENINGS

Army Battle Command T&E Analyst (Pentagon, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist in the planning and execution of the Army’s Network Integration and Evaluations (NIE) and other equivalent and/or associated evaluations/assessments in accordance with HQDA strategic guidance, operational requirements and priorities in line with the Army’s Mission Command Network Strategy.
Additionally, the candidate will assist in identifying, synchronizing, and integrating similar network evaluation aspects of the Army’s Annual Warfighting Assessments in conjunction with US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or other equivalent degree program (or an additional 4 years functional experience).
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

Six (6) years of progressive experience in how the Army operates, to include experience in operational and generating force operations both at the tactical and Army staff and MACOM levels.
Demonstrated Test and Evaluation (T&E) experience providing analytical support to T&E planning/integration forums and related organizations/groups.
Ability to provide concise written summaries, talking points, and coordination products to facilitate strategic messaging to senior leadership.
Ability to provide technical review, updates, and maintenance of applicable overarching planning/execution documents.
Ability to provide on-site monitoring of event execution and provide daily summaries of events.
Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, and track action items and provide recommendations on integration of open action items into future events for resolution.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Senior Program Analyst (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for the administration of processes and analytical support associated with Acquisition and Procurement Life Cycle Management. In addition, the candidate will act for the System Acquisition Manager (SAM) in his/her absence; exercising full authority to make decisions within guidelines established by him/her. Candidate will assist in the identification and prioritization of short/long term funding requirements; provide input to obligation plans, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), R-Forms, P-forms, C-Forms, the Long Range Research and Development Plan (LRRDP) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM). Candidate will provide fiscal/acquisition support to the program office

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution or 16 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 12 years of experience managing government programs
At least one year of supervisory responsibility.
Formulate acquisition program objectives, plans, milestone schedules and analyzed resource requirements.
Satisfy ACAT reporting requirements to include Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), and Monthly Acquisition Program Reports (MAPRs) as required.
Utilize Contract Performance Reports (CPRs); identify potential/actual issues and coordinated with contractor to ensure corrective action plan is in place.
Develop cost/schedule performance analysis.
Participate in the development of Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs). Provide input to the ARP.
Assist the government in the develop of acquisition program documentation, to include but not limited to, the Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Acquisition Program Baseline, Test & Evaluation Master Plan.
Participate in the formulation of Acquisition Strategy as a member of a cross-functional product team and contractual requirements packages to include but not limited to Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), Acquisition Plans (AP) and Justification and Approvals (J&A)
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP preferred.
DAU Program Management Certification.
Experience working with the DoD

CBRNE Project Manager (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible to assist in the development of CBRNE policies, protocols, plans, and procedures during both crisis and consequence management phases of a CBRNE response.
Candidate will assist in developing the plans and protocols governing Domestic Emergency Response Team (DEST) operations during a credible threat or actual incidents involving CBRN materials.
Candidate will assist in establishing Nuclear Incident Response Team (NIRT) standards and certification criteria and be familiar with applicable joint and other exercises and training exercise scenarios.
Candidate will assist in the development of Nuclear/Radiological Incident Prevention Program (NRIPP) plans, procedures, applicable training products and tools/applications that will assist the Federal Interagency planning, consensus building, prioritization, and evaluation of survey/search efforts during an increased threat incident at the National Level.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Four (4) additional years of related emergency management experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree may be substituted for 2 years of emergency management experience, but not supervisory experience.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in emergency management.
At least 5 years in a supervisory position, managing a minimum of 5 staff and increasing levels of responsibility.
Understanding of NSPD-46/HSPD-15 and PPD-25.
Experience as primary point of contact for contractor’s tasking, including formulating, guiding, and directing the technical approach, defining and negotiating with field activities and program office personnel for necessary resources, and establishing and controlling technical milestones, schedules, and costs for day-to-day execution.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP preferred.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

CBRNE Meeting Facilitator (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist in the development of CBRNE policies, Domestic Emergency Response Team (DEST) operations, Nuclear Incident Response Team (NIRT) standards/certification criteria, Nuclear/Radiological Incident Prevention Program (NRIPP) Federal Interagency consensus building, and dissemination of Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) CBRNE dispersion and hazard prediction products during both crisis and consequence management phases of a CBRNE response.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 3 years of demonstrated experience related to facilitation of national level stakeholder meetings related to complex topics to include one or more of the following:
- Experience in coordinating regular stakeholder workshops, meetings, and seminars/conferences in support of FEMA CBRNE program activities.
- Experience with providing assistance with inter-agency coordination by planning and preparing for monthly stakeholder meetings.
- Experience with scheduling and coordinating NIRT meetings to include developing meeting agendas and facilitating meetings.
- Experience with coordinating and participating in NRIPP workshops, meetings, and seminars/conferences to include recording meeting notes and providing After Action Reports.
- Experience with coordinating and facilitating IMAAC meetings.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Understanding of NSPD-46/HSPD-15 and PPD-25.

CBRNE Technical Writer/Editor (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist in the development of CBRNE policies, Domestic Emergency Response Team (DEST) operations, Nuclear Incident Response Team (NIRT) standards/certification criteria, Nuclear/Radiological Incident Prevention Program (NRIPP) Federal Interagency consensus building, and dissemination of Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) CBRNE dispersion and hazard prediction products during both crisis and consequence management phases of a CBRNE response.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 6 years of demonstrated experience writing and editing publications, including technical documents such as operational plans, strategic plans, needs assessments, research reports policy and information papers.
Excellent writing skills required, as is the ability to analyze, synthesize, and condense text that includes technical information that is intended for use by non-technical lay audiences.
For publications printed and distributed by government clients, also requires demonstrated knowledge of writing, editing, and style guidelines and printing regulations of the Government Printing Office.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Understanding of NSPD-46/HSPD-15 and PPD-25.

CBRNE Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist in the development of CBRNE policies, Domestic Emergency Response Team (DEST) operations, Nuclear Incident Response Team (NIRT) standards/certification criteria, Nuclear/Radiological Incident Prevention Program (NRIPP) Federal Interagency consensus building, and dissemination of Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) CBRNE dispersion and hazard prediction products during both crisis and consequence management phases of a CBRNE response.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Two (2) additional years of related experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 5 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Experience in the development and updates to the CBRN Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) course that covers CBRN:
  - Safety and Security
  - Impacts on Incident Response and Affected Populace
  - Situational Awareness
  - Planning/Operations
  - Logistics/Coordination
- Experience with the development and maintenance of manuals, reports, etc. to support DEST operations and watch bill/on-call/recall support of deployments.
- Experience with supporting operational activities associated with NIRT asset deployments.
- Experience with the development of NRIPP manuals, operation guides and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Experience with supporting the IMAAC operational activities associated with asset deployments.
Understanding of NSPD-46/HSPD-15 and PPD-25.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

CBRNE Subject Matter Expert (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist in the development of CBRNE policies, Domestic Emergency Response Team (DEST) operations, Nuclear Incident Response Team (NIRT) standards/certification criteria, Nuclear/Radiological Incident Prevention Program (NRIPP) Federal Interagency consensus building, and dissemination of Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) CBRNE dispersion and hazard prediction products during both crisis and consequence management phases of a CBRNE response.

Required Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an Emergency Management related field or other area related to FEMA operations.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 15 years of combined experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Experience in project management, associated with CBRNE hazards in the areas of public/responder education/information; response management; response and recovery capability assessment, policy/doctrine, capability-based assessments, and implementation plans.
- Experience with training development and execution, exercise development and execution, logistical and technical experience to support the DEST program.
- Experience with nuclear science, programmatic, technical and exercise experience/background to support to the NIRT program.
- Experience with exercise development and execution, programmatic and technical experience/background with the Consequence Management Coordination Unit (CMCU) and PPD-25 to support the NRIPP.
Experience with programmatic, scientific modeling and exercise experience/background to support the IMAAC.
Understanding of NSPD-46/HSPD-15 and PPD-25.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Network Engineer (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will provide all facets of Network engineering expertise to include the planning and execution of risk reduction efforts to support current and future requirements within requisite enterprise and tactical networks.
In addition, the candidate will assist in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and other associated procurement documentation required in support of program office efforts to software development, information assurance, communication spectrum supportability, and interoperability.
Candidate will work with project management and technical teams during the design, development, and implementation of network related initiatives to include conducting research into network hardware, software and services for best product selection for technology needs.

Required Education/Certifications:

BS/BA from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or 10 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least seven (7) years of relevant experience.
Familiarity with DoD Ports, Protocols, and Services (PPS), STIGs, and manual checklists.
Strong understanding of networking technology (Switches; Routers; Firewalls; Load Balancers; Security Products (VPN; NAC; etc.).
Able to plan for, design, develop, test, integrate, and monitor and analyze networks, Data Centers and services
Experience producing network implementation and test plans.
Ability to solve complex systems problems quickly with little technical guidance, and develop corrective measures to optimize network operation and performance.
Experience in reviewing technical proposals submitted by vendors and comparing to technical requirements and specifications for acquisition of applicable hardware, software or communications modes.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Strong interpersonal and written/oral communications skills; capable of interfacing with all levels of management, project managers, development engineers, and other technical and administrative departments.

Budget Analyst (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will perform the full range of budgetary duties and responsibilities in forecasting and executing a variety (RDTE, DoD, OPA, OMA, and OCO) of funds for the prior and the current fiscal year, as well as preparing and developing data for long range planning documents.
In addition, the candidate will develop controls for fund commitments, obligations and expenditures and monitor the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds and multi-year contracts through the review of accounting records, reports, procurement documents and discussions with program officials..
Candidate will assist with in-depth analysis of budget requests, shifts in project direction and emphasis and/or requests not included in planned program and explore alternative sources of funding.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution in Accounting or related field or 7 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Experience in GFEBS and SOMARDS required.
Ability to review, analyze and verify data submitted for consistency with financial and program objectives, adherence to instructions, necessity of expenditures and compliance with most recent fiscal policy guidance.
Develop justification and impact statements and compiles data to be used for forecasting obligations.
Prepare a variety of reports and fiscal statements on the status of funds expenses and obligations as well as special one-time financial reports.
Ability to monitor, track, and maintain applicable incoming and outgoing MIPRS, PWDs and other funding docs for assigned closed, expired and unexpired funding.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work with large amounts of data, interpret financial records, detect errors, and prepare financial reports
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Information Assurance Specialist (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist with preparing and implementing the Information Systems (IS) accreditation program IAW the DoD Information Assurance Certification, Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service, Certificates of Networthiness, including all reports required by the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process, the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002.
In addition, the candidate will assist the Government to ensure all IT associated with the Program Offices’ systems are authorized for operations through enterprise processes for identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and accepting cybersecurity risks.
Candidate will assist the Government with establishing and using an enterprise decision structure for cybersecurity risk management that includes and integrates DoD mission areas pursuant to DoDD 8115.01 and its governance process.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution or 7 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 4 years of relevant experience.
Provide technical support in developing all documentation and coordination for the establishment of the Authority to Operate (ATO) for assigned systems.
Assist with re-accrediting assigned systems for theater operations and network connectivity which includes the updating, security hardening and vulnerability scanning of internal hardware, software and network devices.
Assist with managing the cybersecurity requirements consistent with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publication (SP) 800-37 and -53.
Assist the Government in supporting validation that the Program Offices’ IT IAW DoDI 8500.01.
Assist the Government with incorporating the Defense Information Systems Agency’s application security and development of security technical implementation guides.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 (CompTIA Security+) or higher certification
Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Senior Contract Analyst (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will support the Government Contract leads and represent the organization in external teams and forums focused on emerging contracts and related initiatives.
In addition, the candidate will provide expert programmatic and contracting advice/guidance to Senior-level leadership in order to structure, tailor, plan, and execute the contracts program.
Candidate will assist in the development of program acquisition documents (e.g., acquisition plans, Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), and other program-related documentation) as required.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution in Business, Accounting, or related field or 16 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 12 years of experience managing government programs
At least one year of supervisory responsibility.
Expertise in the development of contracts and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Develop Statements of Work (SOWs) for all functional areas, to include efforts related to systems engineering, design, fielding, logistics, and non-material solutions.
Review SOWs for format and content, ensuring that they adhere to Federal regulations and applicable contracts.
Assist in the development and management of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs).
Develop and maintain contract documentation (e.g., SOWs, task orders, and deliverables).
Develop and maintain contractor performance documentation
Manage Prime contractor travel requirements (e.g., Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT), Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), etc.)

Desired Skills/Experience:

DAU Program Management Certification.
Experience working with the DoD

Senior Test Engineer (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist the Government by supporting testing and test planning of assigned systems across the full range of the Acquisition life cycle.
In addition, the candidate will ensure Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) are addressed and assess the performance of the systems by developing Measures of Performance and Measures of Effectiveness (MoP/MoE) that are used for traceability to ensure specified thresholds stipulated in the requirements documents are met.
Candidate will assist in developing Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), conducting Test Readiness Review (TRR) briefs, requesting cost estimates, scheduling tests, and dealing with budget issues that pertain to the systems being tested.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution in Systems, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical or related field.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience in testing of complex mechanical, electromechanical and electrical/electronic systems.
Provide subject matter expertise and technical support for proof of concept, developmental test, operational tests, factory, and acceptance tests.
Gather documentation to support field exercises and coordinate with test ranges and support activities.
Participate in the development, maintenance and refinement of internal quality control and reliability programs.
Monitor and coordinate with the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and Aviation Engineering Directorate (AED) on plans for testing and airworthiness assessment as applicable.
Ensure that deficiencies found during testing are documented and reported to find resolution to mitigate risks.

Desired Skills/Experience:

DAU Level 2 or 3 certification (or equivalent) in Test and Evaluation or Engineering desired.
Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work with large amounts of data.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office.

Senior Systems Engineer (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will assist the Government by providing systems engineering expertise to analyze system concept, system design and interoperability, providing input to, and analysis of, system architectures for the current and future Program Offices’ systems.
In addition, the candidate will provide expertise in the development of documents to include, but not limited to, Capabilities Documents (ICD, CDD, CPD), Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) documentation for hardware and software, Engineering Change Proposals (ECP), Program Baselines, Engineering Risk Assessments, and Technical Manuals.
Candidate will manage requirements and communicate system architectures by utilizing engineering and architecture tools such as Rational, Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS), System Architect, MagicDraw and Visio.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution in Systems, Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering; Computer Science, or related field.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
Support requirements/capabilities gap analysis including providing input to user capability needs IAW the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process
Ability to conduct effective translation of user capability needs/requirements into performance specifications for all assigned program systems.
Provide expertise for technical assessments regarding the technical performance and progress of the Program Offices’ systems, potential technologies to support user requirements, and technology alternatives/strategies and trade-offs.
Recommend engineering solutions to reduce overall sustainment costs through cost benefit analysis.

Desired Skills/Experience:

DAU Program Management Certification.
Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work with large amounts of data.
Knowledgeable in the DoD 5000 Framework.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office.

Integrated Logistical Support (ILS) Analyst III (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible to perform a variety of logistic acquisition and sustainment tasks designed to ensure operational readiness and availability of systems.
Candidate will support all aspects of integrated product support elements (IPSE) to include reliability engineering, supply support, manpower and personnel, support and test equipment, training and training support, technical data, computer resources, facilities, design interface, and packaging, handling, storage, and transportation (PHST) for all assigned systems.
In addition, the candidate will assist in IPSE developing funding requirements, provisioning plans, depot maintenance support plans, material fielding plans and other life cycle logistics planning as required.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 6 years of relevant experience of recent full time logistics expertise in industry or Government supporting manufacturing, repair, upgrade, and refurbishment of equipment.
Must possess experience in preparing/editing DOD technical documents as well as availability and maintainability (RAM) analysis of complex mechanical and electronics systems/equipment.
Track and manage systems and repair parts supporting CONUS/OCONUS missions.
Coordinate with other organizations for the planning, and support of systems.
Prepare, coordinate, update, and manage logistics documents to include but not limited to the Life Cycle Logistics Plan, Product Support Strategy, Product Support Plan, Level of Repair Analysis, Core Depot Assessment, and Business Case Analysis.
Track Army requirements and documents for authorization and fielding (BOIP feeder data, ASIOE assignment, Total Package Fielding planning, Provisioning, MAC, etc.).
Conduct inventories to ensure 100% accountability of assets and participate in Care of Supplies in Storage activities.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Relevant experience with logistics integration requirements as applied to weapon systems is preferred.
DAU Program Management Certification.
Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Intermediate Program Analyst (Fort Belvoir, VA)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible to assist with the planning, development/refinement, initiation, and execution of new requirements, projects, procedures, and guidelines. In addition, the candidate will assist in development, design, and implementation of annual and long-range plans to realize the product development components of strategic goals. Candidate will facilitate milestone planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating technical briefing materials, documentation, and program schedules; and developing and implementing technical and programmatic plans and measures to track programs.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution or 11 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

At least 7 years of experience managing government programs
At least one year of supervisory responsibility.
Consider affordability, technology maturity, and responsiveness to assist in the formulation of broad, time-phased operational goals and initial capabilities.
Review, analyze, and evaluate program development, status/progress, and performance (i.e., acquisition strategies and documentation, acquisition phases and decision levels, and timing and scope of decision reviews), and make recommendations for tailoring an acquisition approach which best fits program conditions
Assist in identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk.
Coordinate and support both internal and external conferences, meetings, and reviews for relevant stakeholders, ensuring that locations, phone, and video teleconference lines are properly booked for use; scheduling speakers; developing and providing meeting materials (e.g., day-to-day schedules, agendas, presentations and displays, etc.); and tracking action items as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP preferred.
DAU Program Management Certification.
Experience working with the DoD
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing

System Acquisition Manager (Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will function as systems acquisition manager and plan, organize, and develop program management techniques and internal controls to manage acquisition programs and support functions. In addition, the candidate will provide recommendations in regard to the organizational structure, personnel, training needs, and program priorities in addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, determining program objectives, managing engineering activities (i.e., design, development, modification, and analysis systems and their associated components), and performing management and analysis of program cost, schedule, and performance.

Required Education/Certifications:

BA/BS from an accredited institution or 24 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

Over 20 years of experience managing government programs
At least one year of supervisory responsibility.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
Expertise in DoD Acquisition and Life-Cycle Management policies and procedures including DoD 5000 series and service-specific guidance.
Expert ability to research, analyze, and evaluated information.
Expert ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Project Management Certification, e.g. PMP preferred.
DAU Program Management Level III.
Experience working with the DoD

Nuclear Policy Senior Analyst and Team Lead (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for drafting and/or maintaining the assessment, joint action plan, and other documents; supporting diplomatic engagements with DOS specified countries; notably Near eastern, and East Asian and Pacific regions, along with supporting efforts to secure donor funding for each assigned country within the general global nuclear detection architecture of counter nuclear smuggling. Candidate is expected to oversee the contracting team’s efforts and to balance and prioritize a large number of complex tasks with limited supervision and demonstrate initiative to develop solutions. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or M.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and at least three years of qualifying experience or a B.S. or B.A. degree in the same fields and five years of qualifying experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least five years of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Specific experience drafting country assessments or similar products.
Experience engaging with government officials in the international arena and at least with two of Near eastern, and East Asian and Pacific regions.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience managing international assistance programs is desired.

Nuclear Policy Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for counter nuclear smuggling drafting and/or maintaining the assessment, joint action plan, and other documents; supporting diplomatic engagements with specified countries and regions such as but not limited to Near Eastern, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere; all with the purpose of supporting efforts to secure donor funding for each assigned country. Candidate is expected to balance and prioritize a large number of complex tasks with supervision. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and at least three years of qualifying experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Specific experience drafting country assessments or similar products.
Experience engaging with government officials in at least two of the following regions of Near Eastern, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience managing international assistance programs or organizing conferences and international delegations is desired.

Nuclear Policy Junior Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for drafting and/or maintaining the assessment, joint action plan, and other documents; supporting diplomatic engagements with specified countries and regions such as South and Central Asia and supporting efforts to secure donor funding for each assigned country for counter nuclear smuggling. Candidate is expected act as Counter Terrorism Liaison with other entities, and to balance and prioritize a large number of tasks with supervision. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and at least three years of qualifying experience.
Active Secret Security Clearance.

Required Experience:

Experience must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Experience in drafting country assessments or similar products.
Experience in regions such as South and Central Asia.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience organizing conferences or other international events is desired.

Nuclear Trafficking Senior Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for assisting in the formulation, coordination and analysis of policy issues related to responding to nuclear trafficking and smuggling, particularly with respect to advancing investigative capabilities to counter nuclear smuggling and establishing Counter Nuclear Smuggling (CNS) Teams. Candidate will also support the Nuclear Trafficking Response Group, and WMDT efforts to assist foreign partners, notably Near Eastern and South and Central Asian regions to establish CNS teams or a similar capability. Candidate will also act as liaison with other entities such as the FBI, and INTERPOL. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or M.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and at least three years of qualifying experience or a B.S. or B.A. degree in the same fields and five years of qualifying experience.
Active TOP SECRET (SCI) Clearance

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Specific experience drafting policy papers on countering nuclear smuggling or nonproliferation related issues.
Experience coordinating interagency delegations.
Experience implementing international counter nuclear smuggling assistance programs.
Experience organizing international workshops.
Experience working with foreign government officials and international organizations on WMD nonproliferation or counter nuclear smuggling issues.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience promoting international cooperation in nuclear law enforcement investigations is desired.

Nuclear Trafficking Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of efforts to expand international cooperation on nuclear trafficking and smuggling analysis and to track and support the implementation of assistance programs. Candidate will also support efforts to assist foreign partners, notably Europe to establish CNS teams and capabilities. This will include support to the Nuclear Trafficking Response Group and organizing CNS delegations to partner countries, coordinating with appropriate State personnel on public outreach and press events on counter nuclear smuggling, and providing briefing materials to high-level officials, interagency colleagues, and international partners. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years of qualifying experience.
Active TOP SECRET (SCI) Clearance

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Experience coordinating interagency delegations.
Experience implementing international counter nuclear smuggling assistance programs.
Experience organizing international workshops.
Experience working with foreign government officials and international organizations on WMD nonproliferation or counter nuclear smuggling issues.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of U.S. policy and international guidance on nuclear smuggling or nonproliferation issues is highly desire.
Experience promoting international cooperation in law enforcement investigations is desired.

Nuclear Trafficking Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of efforts to expand international cooperation on nuclear trafficking and smuggling analysis and to track and support the implementation of assistance programs. Candidate will also support efforts to assist foreign partners, notably Europe to establish Counter Nuclear Smuggling (CNS) teams and capabilities. Duties will organizational support for CNS delegations to partner countries, coordinating with appropriate State personnel on public outreach and press events on counter nuclear smuggling, and providing briefing materials to high-level officials, interagency colleagues, and international partners. Candidate will also support Galaxy Serpent and CNS policies.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years of qualifying experience.
Active TOP SECRET (SCI) Clearance

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Experience coordinating interagency delegations.
Experience implementing international counter nuclear smuggling assistance programs.
Experience organizing international workshops.
Experience working with foreign government officials and international organizations on WMD nonproliferation or counter nuclear smuggling issues.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of U.S. policy and international guidance on nuclear smuggling or nonproliferation issues is highly desire.
Experience promoting international cooperation in nuclear law enforcement investigations is desired.

Nuclear Trafficking Junior Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for the counter nuclear trafficking and smuggling database, tracking and assist in coordinating responses to nuclear smuggling reports to include assistance in preparing briefing books and organizing logistics for related USG delegations. Candidate will also provide counter nuclear smuggling budget support.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and at least one year of qualifying experience in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields, along with database and budgetary analysis skills.
Active TOP SECRET (SCI) Clearance

Required Experience:

Experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Experience providing programmatic support to international counter nuclear smuggling assistance programs.
Experience organizing meetings or supporting U.S. delegations.
Experience in database analysis
Experience in budget support

Desired Skills/Experience:

Experience working with foreign government officials and international organizations is desired.

Nuclear Forensics Analyst (Washington, DC)

(Full Time)

Position Description:

Candidate will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of efforts support nuclear forensics engagement, including support on international cooperation on nuclear forensics and to track and support the implementation of assistance programs. Candidate will also support efforts to assist foreign partners, notably Europe to establish CNS forensics teams and capabilities. Candidate will be required to brief senior leadership.

Required Education/Certifications:

S. or B.A degree in international security, foreign affairs, or a related discipline and a minimum of three years of qualifying experience.
Active TOP SECRET (SCI) Clearance

Required Experience:

Experience must be in the WMD nonproliferation or international security fields and must include at least one year of experience in international efforts to counter nuclear smuggling.
Experience coordinating interagency delegations.
Experience implementing international counter nuclear smuggling assistance programs, particularly in forensics.
Experience organizing international workshops.
Experience working with foreign government officials and international organizations on WMD nonproliferation or counter nuclear smuggling issues.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Knowledge of U.S. policy and international guidance on nuclear smuggling or nonproliferation issues is highly desire.
Experience promoting international cooperation in nuclear forensics and law enforcement investigations is desired.

CBRN Manager (Northern Virginia)

(Full Time; DoS)

Position Description:

Will support a Government client in the design and implementation of a CBRN Response framework.
Provides research and analysis and reviews applicable policy documents.
Drafts, edits, and leads in scenario development for exercises based on user response capabilities, threat credibility evaluations, etc.

Required Education/Certifications:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in political science, international relations, consequence or emergency management and 6 years of relevant experience or 10 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Experience:

Must have demonstrated the ability to write policy and decision making documents for senior leaders.
Must have demonstrated the ability to think critically and apply analytical skills to problem solving in a government environment.
Must have strong knowledge of the principles of emergency management such as the National Incident Management System, Incident Command System, and the National Response Framework, as well as familiarity with exercises and scenario development.
Must have an understanding of DoD and Federal, State and local doctrine and guidelines on WMD defense and associated security, safety, and reliability programs.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Prior military service with CBRN or Combatting Weapons of Mass Destruction experience on an operational or strategic level staff highly desirable.
Knowledgeable about and have the ability to articulate CBRN technical and planning concepts and capabilities at joint working groups and scenario development and strategy meetings.
Ability to coordinate with other organizations regarding proposed future concepts and the impact those concepts will have on the clients mission.
Experience using Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) and Area Locations of Hazardous Atmospheres (Aloha) and other current WMD computer simulations modeling tools.
Knowledge of health effects, CBRN/Hazmat detection, identification sampling, Emergency Response and Consequence Management.

Network Enabled Mission Command (NEMC) Analyst (Northern Virginia)

(Full-Time)

Will serve as an advisor to Government personnel on all specified aspects of Network Enabled Mission Command (NEMC) operational capabilities and activities. Responsibilities include:

Provide military/resource analysis, supporting the prioritization, synchronization, and integration of Army MC, tactical networks, and Information Technology Portfolios.
Will also be responsible for strategic planning, requirements /capabilities development, test and evaluation events (if applicable), integration and acquisition management of MC and Network enabling systems. Review and analyze operational impacts of requirements/capabilities development, testing and evaluation plans (as applicable), resourcing, testing, and acquisition.
Attend meetings and workgroups, develop and present briefings.

Required/Desired Education

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 6 years of relevant experience or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Required/Desired Experience

At least 6 years of progressive experience in how the Army operates, to include Army staff experience, from both an operational and financial perspective.
Working knowledge and experience in Army and Joint Capabilities Integrated Development Systems (JCIDS) / requirements approval process, Army resourcing processes (Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE), Army test and evaluation processes (if applicable), and Department/Army acquisition processes especially as these processes apply to the Mission Command (Command and Control) and Networked / Information Technology Systems and portfolios.
Expertise in tactical radio systems and tactical satellite communications systems.
Ability to simultaneous management of multiple complex tasks and activities.
Demonstrated history of developing innovative solutions for complex issues.
Understanding of Army organization, Joint doctrine and OSD processes.
Ability to prepare HQDA EXORDS and prepare/brief statistical data, prepare reports, briefings, executive summaries, information papers and command level correspondence, and present briefings to General Officers.
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Cyber Analyst (Northern Virginia)

(Full time)
(Candidates will be required to have a secret security clearance.)

Position Description:

Will support a Government client in the design and implementation of cyber defense strategies and capabilities for Government Computers and Networks.
Provides research and analysis of advanced cyber threats, network defense environments and Intelligence Community capabilities.
Drafts, edits, and assists in the development of Network Management and Network Operations Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and tool sets.

Required Education/Certifications:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in n Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer/Software or 4 years of equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Required Experience:

Must have demonstrated expertise in addressing technical cyber defense issues to include Computer Network Attack (CNA), Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Network Defense-Response Actions (CND-RA), Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) and/or Computer Network Operations (CNO).
Must have supported one or more of the following: Computer Network Defense (CND) Infrastructure Support, Penetration Testing, Computer Forensics, Reverse Engineering, Information, Assurance Compliance, Systems Requirements Planning, Systems Development, Software Engineering, Test and Evaluation, Enterprise Architecture, Network Services, Systems Security Analysis.
Must be familiar with Defense Information System Agency (DISA) network management tool sets that are utilized to monitor and manage the Defense Information System Network (DISN) and other enterprise services and /or DoD Computer Network Defense (CND) data and tool sets.

Desired Skills/Experience:

Understanding of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other Industrial Control Systems and analyzing and assessing these systems.
Understanding of Network management tool sets used to monitor and manage Commercial Provider enterprise services.
Ability to conduct comprehensive gap analysis of policy, procedures, and configurations.

If interested in a position, you can contact:

Caitlin Anderson
Northern Virginia Recruiter
CORTEK, Inc.
Email: canderson@cortek.com
Phone: 540-891-8315
Fax: 540-891-5320

Betsy Chase
Fredericksburg Recruiter
CORTEK, Inc.
Email: bchase@cortek.com
Phone: 540-891-8315
Fax: 540-891-5320