STEM Engineer III

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is seeking a STEM Engineer III to support a federal government client. The role involves providing RTP training, conducting engineering analyses, and collaborating with government and contractor security specialists.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Specialists III provide RTP training to all new ARTPC employees.
• Provide RTP engineering analysis, including CTI identification, CPI assessments, CF analysis, supply chain analysis, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluation.
• Document results of support and related meetings in ARTPC assessment/survey memoranda, AAR/Executive Summary (EXSUM), and monthly status reports (MSR).
• Develop, test, maintain, and operate a database/spreadsheet for CIDA case management, metrics, and reporting.
• Conduct CPI Surveys, CPI Assessments, ACT-ID methodology reviews, and CRADA reviews as required.
• Collaborate with government and contractor security specialists to develop an effective Interim/S&T Protection Plan and/or Program Protection Plan.
• Support threat identification and vulnerability assessments.
• Understand relevant DoD directives, including DoDI 5000 series, DoDI 5200.39, and DoDI 5200.44.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, materials, etc.)
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience applying analytical methods, systems engineering concepts, or technology protection activities with the DoD, IC, or defense industry.

Skills

• Proven ability to conduct research, perform system decomposition, and develop effective risk-mitigation strategies.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to interact with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.
• Knowledge of DoD Program Protection, Systems Engineering (SE), technology lifecycle management, and risk framework.
• Understanding of DoD acquisition processes, industrial security principles, program protections fundamentals, and threat identification and vulnerability assessments.
• Familiarity with relevant DoD directives, including DoDI 5000 series, DoDI 5200.39, and DoDI 5200.44.

About B&A

B&A is committed to fostering a collaborative culture and promoting continuous learning and growth. We serve clients in federal, state, and local governments, the private sector, and higher education. Some notable clients include the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

• Three robust individual and family medical plans with HSA options, dental, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• Paid time off, B&A-sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits, and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU).
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Various employee engagement, wellness, and assistance programs, including wellness check-ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars.
• Monthly teambuilding events and charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area.

EEO Statement

B&A is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We comply with all applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A's offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.