DTRA Chemist

Responsibilities

• Provide Advisory and Assistance Support (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Chemical and Biological (CB) Defense Department, Physical S&T Division – Detection Branch (RD CBPD).
• Support DTRA CB science and technology managers by understanding and articulating warfighter needs for emerging technologies.
• Communicate Physical S&T Division developments to a range of stakeholders.
• Draft technology transition agreements between the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) and the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO).
• Aid in the review of proposals submitted through agency announcements.
• Define project- and product-level strategies and priorities based on identified capability gaps.
• Coordinate and consolidate complex technical, programmatic, and strategic inputs into coherent responses for diverse internal and external audiences.
• Develop clear, concise products for both technical and senior leader audiences.
• Review proposals, technical reports, and statements of work for technical validity.
• Assess current and emerging detection technologies.
• Facilitate cross-communication on program priorities.
• Provide programmatic and logistical planning and execution support for meetings with government clients.
• Maintain monitoring funding documentation and other programmatic metrics.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, papers, and other program documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or another chemical/physical science–related field.
• 5 years of experience in science and technology program management.
• Experience applying and analyzing scientific principles to assess and enable future technologies.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Active DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or another chemical/physical science–related field (desired).
• 5+ years of experience in science and technology program management.
• Demonstrated experience with technology development and prototyping for chemical and biological detection, identification, protection, and hazard mitigation.
• Demonstrated experience with stand-off detection technologies and the application of quantum physics/sensing principles to chemical and biological threats.
• Knowledge of traditional and emerging chemical and biological warfare agents.
• Experience with the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP).

Pay

Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $115,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000.00/Yr.