Technical SETA - BTO

ECS Corporate Services; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA is seeking a Technical SETA for the DARPA Biological Technologies Office. The position offers a hybrid schedule and requires a DoD Secret clearance.

The candidate will manage and assess technical progress, coordinate meetings, and develop materials for program status and needs. The role emphasizes leadership in multidisciplinary research topics, with a PhD in biology or related fields and 3+ years of advisory experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a research or technical advisory capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral and written skills.
• Willingness to learn new subjects and lead multidisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Support a DARPA Program Manager by leading or participating in project management and risk analysis.
• Coordinate program-funded test activities and IV&V entities.
• Prepare point papers, slide decks, and technical materials conveying program status and needs.
• Collaborate with DoD and interagency partners for transition and progress tracking.

Skills

Clearance (DoD Secret)

PhD in Biology

Program management

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical SETA - BTO to work in our Arlington, VA (hybrid work schedule) office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. ECS seeks a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technical Advisory (SETA) candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO). BTO is a unique technical office that leverages the power of biology as a technology to develop revolutionary capabilities for the Department of Defense. BTO's mission focuses on ensuring U.S. technological dominance by pioneering breakthroughs in areas such as human performance, out-pacing infectious diseases, synthetic biology, neurotechnology, and the development of resilient biological systems.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA Program Manager (PM) 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 and interagency partners 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 biological and biotechnological problem sets to aid in National Security priorities.

Salary Range: 120,000 - 200,000

General Description of Benefits

• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance.
• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a research or technical advisory capacity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next-generation research topics, preferably with hands-on leadership of research programs at the performer level in multidisciplinary fields (e.g., the intersection of biology and materials science or electronics).
• Ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next-generation research topics, preferably with hands-on leadership of research programs at the performer level in multidisciplinary fields (e.g., the intersection of biology and materials science or electronics).