CBRNE Modeling Scientist: Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist to support DTRA under the 24/7/365 Technical Reachback program.

The role involves developing, testing, validating CBRNE models and delivering scientific reports to military decision makers. A MS in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology or related field is required, with US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• MS in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology or related field (or close to completing).
• Willingness to work rotating shifts to support 24/7/365 operations.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Strong communication, oral and written; presentation, teamwork, and visualization skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Willingness to cross-train to provide modeling/information across the CBRNE spectrum.
• Experience with modeling and simulation is desirable.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, research, development and training support.
• Develop, test, verify and apply CBRNE software/scenarios using theoretical and computational methods.
• Produce scientific reports and technical assessments for military decision makers.
• Cross-train on all models and complete certification for Reachback team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork mentality

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

MS in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry or Hydrology

Tools

Modeling & Simulation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) seeks an Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist to support DTRA under the 24/7/365 Technical Reachback program.

The role involves developing, testing, validating CBRNE models and delivering scientific reports to military decision makers. A MS in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology or related field is required, with US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD clearance.