Senior Science Advisor

ECS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS is seeking a Senior Science Advisor to work in Arlington, Virginia. This role supports a DARPA program manager with expertise in project management, technical analysis, and coordination with the Department of Defense. The candidate will be responsible for developing essential materials for program communication and advising on scientific concepts.

Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, alongside the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to various audiences. ECS is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to advise senior government personnel on complex matters.
• Experience providing scientific counsel at the highest levels of government.
• Track record of conducting sophisticated analysis for strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Support DARPA program manager in project management and risk analysis.
• Conduct meetings and assess performer technical progress.
• Develop materials to convey program needs and importance.

Skills

Master’s Degree

Active DOD Secret clearance

18+ years of experience

Expert in a highly specified scientific area

Experience in executive-level scientific advisory roles

Strong oral and written communication skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Senior Science Advisor

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Senior Science Advisor 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 (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
• 18+ years of experience
• Uniquely qualifying research, credentials, or education; universally recognized as the expert/authority in a highly specified scientific area.
• Mature judgement required to advise senior government personnel on complex scientific and technical matters with strategic implications.
• Demonstrated experience in executive‑level scientific advisory roles with ability to translate complex scientific concepts into strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ability to independently conduct the most sophisticated analysis to offer strategic recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve complex R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods in areas related to DARPA Technical Offices.
• Experience providing scientific counsel at the highest levels of government and research organizations.
• Experience with basic and applied research and prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or senior SETA contractor is highly desirable.
• Extensive published articles in the field of expertise with demonstrated international recognition and thought leadership within the scientific community.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required to advise senior government personnel and present complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Desired Skills

• At least fifteen (15) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs is highly desirable.
• At least ten (10) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers is highly desirable.

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.