Navy Action Officer; CBRN - Clearance Required

Job Description

Cydecor is seeking a Navy Action Officer (CBRN) to provide technical and analytical support to OPNAV Surface Warfare Directorate for programs in the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) defense portfolio. The ATFP/CBRN (N96C4) branch develops the requirements, plans for sustainment, and provides Navy oversight for an array of capabilities delivered through the Joint Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP). You will act as a liaison between the Joint CBDP and the Navy CBRN stakeholder community, consider maritime‑specific concerns, and proactively advocate for Navy equity in joint forums.

You will be responsible for tracking programs from advanced development through to their sustainment at OPNAV N96, and potential future modernization. While the dedicated focus of this position is on efforts centered around individual protection, decontamination, and CBRN survivability, you will work with other CBRN analysts (i.e., detection, medical) to provide an integrated layer defense perspective to OPNAV N96C4 leadership.

• Provide strategic analysis and well‑integrated/coordinated support for N96C4 CBRN Defense in accordance with Department of War program management and Acquisition oversight policies and strategies.
• Provide weekly status updates and recommendations related to program cost, schedule, and performance. Identify potential issues and provide recommendations to achieve overall goals to minimize impact to Navy.
• Represent the Navy in Integrated Product Teams (IPT), Service Warfighting Assessment (SWA) development efforts, program reviews, special advisory boards, off‑sites, and working groups (WGs).
• Serve as N96C4's liaison to the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND), Navy's CBRND Program Office (NAVSEA 05P), CBRN Survivability Oversight (CSOG) WG, and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) WG.
• Prepare briefs, outlines, draft reports, publications, and documentation to support Flag level technical and financial briefings/meetings and major milestone decisions.
• Draft white papers, concept papers, technical reports, meeting summaries, or other material that document results of meetings or analyses, and/or pertinent issues relating to Defense Planning Guidance activities.
• Participate in all acquisition processes involving capability modernization to include requirements development and PPBE management of the Navy Surface Combat capabilities.
• Provide input to Initial Capability Documents (ICDs), Capability Development Documents (CDDs), Capability Production Documents (CPDs), and other acquisition documentation as required.
• Review and/or develop acquisition strategies and plans. Communicate program objectives to key high‑level officials and action officers in those organizations that support the programs. Draft formal presentations, high‑level briefings, and develop talking points to support and defend programming proposals at SECNAV and SECWAR forums.
• Provide expert level advice and guidance to program managers on development and defense of proposals for DoN, SECWAR, and congressional priorities, in the allocation of resources to operating programs in accordance with policies and constraints. Provide consultation to N96, OPNAV staff, and SECWAR on impact and risks for program/system changes on resource plans and requirements.
• Provide recommendations to utilize new initiatives and best practices to improve areas within program management.
• Maintain daily liaison with programs' Branch Head, Deputy Chief and N96C Senior Leadership. Maintain a strong relationship and open communication with Program Offices and related government activities and industries under contract to the Program Offices.
• Provide recommendations to respond to Congressional, DOW, other Government agency or industry inquiries.
• Attend conferences (as directed) as the N96 Navy representative on all CBRN related matters.

• At least 1 year of experience in one or more areas of the above listed roles and responsibilities
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills
• Self‑starter with a proactive…