Scientist/Engineer III

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Scientist/Engineer III to support a DARPA program manager with project management, risk analysis, and technical coordination. The successful candidate will lead diverse activities to ensure program success and best practices in project management.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s Degree, has a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, and possesses an active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one. Experience working with DARPA Program Managers is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• 12+ years of experience in research and development planning.
• Experience with DARPA Program Managers for at least five years.

Responsibilities

• Support a DARPA program manager in project management activities.
• Coordinate meetings and assess technical progress of performers.
• Ensure project-management best practices are followed.

Skills

Research and development planning

Technical project management

Risk analysis

Advanced research techniques

DOD Secret clearance

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Scientist/Engineer III – Arlington, Virginia

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

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 (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem‑set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

Required Skills

• Master’s Degree
• Active DOD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
• 12+ years of experience
• Experience in progressively more difficult levels in planning and developing technical projects of a research and development (R&D) nature, concerned with unique or controversial problems that have an important effect on major Department of War (DOW) programs.
• Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
• Ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods in areas related to DARPA Technical Offices.
• Experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices required in the field/disciplines to which he/she is providing expertise.

Desired Skills

• At least five (5) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers.
• Published articles in field of expertise.

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.