Neurobiologist Technical SETA — DARPA Programs (Arlington)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical SETA – Neurobiologist for onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role centers on translating neurobiology principles into actionable capabilities and supporting DARPA BTO program management with rigorous technical evaluations.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree, 6+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. Responsibilities include assessing methodologies, ensuring standards, and guiding programmatic decision

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational subject matter expertise to DARPA BTO Program Manager.
• Translate neurobiology principles into actionable capabilities and assess experimental methods.
• Evaluate approaches for technical validity and economic viability downstream.

Skills

Protein synthesis

Neurobiology

Secret clearance

Program management

Literature evaluation

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Technical SETA – Neurobiologist for onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role centers on translating neurobiology principles into actionable capabilities and supporting DARPA BTO program management with rigorous technical evaluations.

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s degree, 6+ years of experience, and an active Secret clearance. Responsibilities include assessing methodologies, ensuring standards, and guiding programmatic decision