SME Physicist

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

Job summary

Mayvin, Inc. seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Physicist to support DHS HSARPA MCCHT in Washington, DC. The role focuses on nuclear forensics, nuclear fuel cycle analysis, and radiological material characterization.

You will lead expert reviews, guide program planning, and provide analytical support while coordinating with panels and senior staff. U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nuclear forensics disciplines and nuclear materials characterization.
• Ability to lead reviews, plan programs, and perform analyses.
• Experience coordinating with expert panels on forensics topics.

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 SME support in technical reviews, program planning and execution, statistical analyses and assessments, and oversight of technical nuclear forensics programs.
• Provide SME consultants as members of an expert panel dedicated to nuclear forensics to participate in Nuclear Forensics studies (two per CY).
• Demonstrate expertise in nuclear forensics disciplines and experience working with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics.

Skills

Nuclear forensics

Statistical analysis

Analytical chemistry

Job description

Mayvin is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) 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 SME Physicist can include the disciplines of Biophysics, Physics, or Nuclear Forensics. The SME Physicist may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.Must be a U.S. Citizen.Must have an active SECRET clearance.ORMust be able to undergo and pass a background investigation (BI)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 SME 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.Provide SME consultants as members of an expert panel dedicated to nuclear forensics to be available to participate in specific Nuclear Forensics studies (two per CY).Demonstrate expertise in nuclear forensics-related disciplines and experience in working with expert panels dedicated to nuclear forensics.Required Qualifications:An individual whose qualifications and/or particular expertise are exceptional and/or highly unique.Identified as recognized Industry leaders for a given area of expertise.Subject matter expert (SME) support services for explosives/chemical and CBRN development efforts.Preferred Qualifications:A scientific and technical understanding in:CBRN sensor systemsNetworked sensor systems and cloud computingData AnalyticsAnomaly Detection and data miningAbout MayvinMayvin is more than a workplace—it’s a community built on innovation, ingenuity, and impact. Enjoy outstanding benefits and amenities, a truly supportive work environment, and continuous opportunities for professional growth. Your contributions are recognized and rewarded, and—most importantly—your voice matters. Here, you're treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.Mayvin is proud to support the national security mission of the United States through exceptional service to the Departments of War, Homeland Security, and Justice. Join us in solving the nation's toughest challenges—because at Mayvin, #PeopleMatter and it's time to #ReimagineYourMission.