Specialist

Working Title

Scientist

Location

Edgewood, MY US (Primary)

Category

Program Management Support

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Master's Degree

Travel

None

Type of Hire

Contingent

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Allegient Defense (DBA BCS Allegient) is a leader in advanced technology research and solutions development, and we are growing quickly. We are looking for a Scientist to support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) Headquarters (HQ) in Edgewood, MD. This position is a fully onsite role.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide technical guidance on threat defense programs, supporting risk planning, strategic execution, process improvements, and communication strategies.
• Provide expert guidance on protocol development, collaborate on test projects, assess program risks, and review reports and summaries.
• Provide scientific/technology advice, technical oversight, and acquisition support in the areas of science and technology availability, technology maturity, and applicability of proposed candidate CBRN detection, protection, and decontamination devices and systems through advanced development, production, and fielding.
• Provide technical knowledge to support the product team in establishing a link between early research and middle TRL, developing a robust research and/or test strategy, and defining project schedules.
• Conduct research projects to produce effective solutions for maintaining cost, schedule, and performance parameters.
• Review documentation pertaining to a range of scientific efforts addressing multiple threat types, providing feedback in support of program efforts.
• Prepare documentation/presentations to summarize technical results, to include displaying results in "layman's" terms, formulating conclusions, and developing technical strategies in response to the data outcomes.
• Maintain current knowledge on new technologies and methodologies that may benefit the program.
• Assist Government personnel in leading requirements generation efforts and development of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Information (RFIs), and Statement of Objectives (SOOs).
• Advise Government personnel in the development and implementation of program planning, budgeting, and execution strategies, tracking and monitoring obligations and expenditures.

Job Requirements

• A master's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related discipline, as well as twelve (12) years of general experience and eight (8) years of relevant experience
• At least eight (8) years of experience in acquisition of CBRN systems and portfolio management (i.e., investment decisions based on the risk management process).
• At least five (5) years of recent experience in protocol development and execution, advanced development specific to nerve agent, toxins, and/or biological or chemical related countermeasures inclusive of a general understanding of testing and manufacturing of chemical and biological threats.
• At least eight (8) years of experience working with decontamination or detection products, encapsulated products, and/or chemical or biological countermeasures.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in the discussion, preparation, and review of cycles required for program management, product development, acquisition program strategic planning, contract guidance, oversight, and advisory services.
• Eight (8) years of working experience with Microsoft Office, to include Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.