Senior Therapeutics Research Scientist

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support at DTRA Fort Belvoir, VA.

The role focuses on assisting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency with biological threat therapeutics research and development, including literature reviews, proposal assessments, and technical documentation. The candidate will contribute to project management and strategy, review scientific work for rigor, and help align portfolios with program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work onsite and in a high‑tempo mission environment.
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and project management support for biological threat therapeutics.
• Prepare technical documentation across project life cycle and conduct literature reviews.
• Review proposals and reports for technical validity and recommendations.
• Support decision making and strategic prioritization with leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication

Thrive in dynamic environment

DoW Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Master's or PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Biologist to provide onsite support at DTRA Fort Belvoir, VA.

The role focuses on assisting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency with biological threat therapeutics research and development, including literature reviews, proposal assessments, and technical documentation. The candidate will contribute to project management and strategy, review scientific work for rigor, and help align portfolios with program goals.