Senior Physicist with Security Clearance

Mayvin, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayvin, Inc. seeks a Senior Physicist to support DHS S&T’s CB RNE programs, embedded with HSARPA MCCHT. The role focuses on nuclear forensics and related disciplines, requiring U.S.

citizenship and an active SECRET clearance. Responsibilities include technical reviews, program planning, and oversight of nuclear forensic investigations. The position requires strong written and verbal communication, rigorous safety practices, and advanced analytical research skills to brief stakeholders and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and active SECRET clearance required.
• Experience in nuclear forensic characterization of radiological materials preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and program planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support with expert knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle and analytical methods used in nuclear forensics.
• Perform technical reviews, program planning and execution, and statistical analyses as part of oversight of nuclear forensics programs.
• Demonstrate expertise in nuclear forensics disciplines and collaborate with expert panels.

Skills

Nuclear forensics

Analytical chemistry

Technical reviews

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Mayvin is seeking a Senior Physicist to support the US Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. This position directly supports the Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Division embedded in the Homeland Security Advance Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) Mission Center for Countering Homeland Threats (MCCHT). The Senior Physicist can include the disciplines of Biophysics, Physics, or Nuclear Forensics. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have an active SECRET clearance. Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support with expert knowledge of the nuclear fuel cycle, analytical chemistry methods, and chemical engineering inherent in the nuclear forensic characterization of nuclear and radiological materials
• Provide full-time support in the form of technical reviews, program planning and execution, statistical analyses and assessments, and technical assistance in oversight of technical nuclear forensics programs
• Demonstrate expertise in nuclear forensics-related disciplines and experience in working with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics
• Clear written and verbal communication skills to produce accurate reports and brief results to stakeholders
• Solid understanding of lab health and safety regulations
• Exceptional analytical research skills