Biomanufacturing & Synthetic Biology SETA – Arlington Onsite

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical SETA - Synthetic Biologist, Biomanufacturing to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role requires translating synthetic biology concepts into program oversight and managing performers within cutting-edge biotechnology programs.

Required are a Master’s in a STEM field, 10+ years of experience, active Secret clearance, and the ability to work fully onsite. PhD and more experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• 10+ years of related work experience with maintaining systematic program data logs, database archives, and technical portfolios.
• Strong organization and communications skills, particularly in briefing preparation to present complex technology to senior leadership.
• Experience drafting high-quality technical content for program briefings, transition reports, and draft solicitation materials (such as Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs)).
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to work fully onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational subject matter expertise and programmatic support to DARPA BTO Program Managers. Translate core synthetic biology, biomanufacturing, process scale-up, molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology concepts into technical oversight, progress evaluation, and performer management for cutting-edge biotechnology and biomanufacturing programs.
• Translate core biophysical principles, structural biology concepts, and applied molecular modeling experience into technical oversight, progress evaluation, and performer management for cutting-edge synthetic biology.

Skills

Strong organization

Excellent communications

Briefing preparation

Team collaboration

Active Secret clearance

Education

Masters degree in Engineering or Science

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical SETA - Synthetic Biologist, Biomanufacturing to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role requires translating synthetic biology concepts into program oversight and managing performers within cutting-edge biotechnology programs.

Required are a Master’s in a STEM field, 10+ years of experience, active Secret clearance, and the ability to work fully onsite. PhD and more experience are desirable.