Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Responsibilities

SPA seeks passionate and dedicated Subject Matter Experts to engage with the research and development community to tackle complex challenges and help push the limits of technology. Expert’s primary function is to provide technical and programmatic advisory and assistance services to DARPA program managers. Assistance consists of advising on new projects of impactful basic research capabilities, including proposal reviews, site visits, demonstrations, and planning and coordinating work. Expertise required to provide assessments of laboratory and other test results and recommendations to mitigate technical risk and potential program impact of failure. SMEs will be working and communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences and must be able to understand and translate complex technical matter into easily understandable and impact-focused language.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical, managerial, or scientific fields with expert credentials; recognized as an authority in that field
• 10+ years of extensive experience, background, and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• Active Secret clearance
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently on R&D engineering problems and methods, in resolving important questions, and planning and coordinating work
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in a scientific or technological discipline
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs
• Desired Expertise in fields of Quantum, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Materials, Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Human Performance
• Graduate degree in a STEM field with published articles in field of expertise
• Program Management Professional or equivalent certification
• Prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or SETA contractor, or 3-5 years supporting DARPA Program Managers on technical projects
• Able to manage R&D programs from inception to closeout
• Active Top Secret clearance

Benefits

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Pay

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Salary range: USD $180,000.00/Yr. - USD $220,000.00/Yr.