Scientist/Engineer II

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Scientist/Engineer II to support a DARPA program. The successful candidate will manage project activities, coordinate with the Department of Defense, and develop necessary materials while adhering to project management best practices.

A Master's degree and an active DOD Secret clearance are required, along with 7+ years of experience in technical project planning. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in R&D and DARPA programs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 7+ years of experience in R&D project planning.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA program manager by leading project management activities.
• Coordinate meetings and assess technical progress.
• Develop status materials and research problem-set ideas.

Skills

DOD Secret clearance

Technical project planning

Research techniques

Independent decision making

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Scientist/Engineer II to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program‑funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties include developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program, as well as researching unique problem‑set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Required Skills

• Master's Degree
• Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• 7+ years of experience
• Experience at progressively more difficult levels in planning and developing technical projects of an R&D nature, concerning unique or controversial problems with a significant impact on major DoD programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in complex problem areas requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions on R&D engineering problems, resolve important questions, and plan and coordinate work.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in one or more DARPA technical areas is desired.

Desired Skills

• At least three (3) years extensive experience, background, and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs is highly desirable.
• Published articles in field of expertise highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.