Technical SETA - BTO

ecsfederal; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS in Arlington, VA (hybrid) seeks a Technical SETA - BTO to support DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office. This position is contingent upon contract award and onsite with hybrid work options.

You will assist a DARPA PM with project management, risk analysis, test coordination, and coordination with DoD and interagency partners to advance transition efforts. A PhD in a life science and 3+ years in research or advisory roles are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or related field required.
• 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, including leadership of multidisciplinary programs.

Responsibilities

• Support a DARPA Program Manager by participating in or leading project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, and program-funded test coordination.
• Coordinate with Department of Defense and interagency partners for program transition and collaboration.
• Develop point papers, slide decks, and materials conveying program status and importance.
• IV&V oversight and coordination with performers and independent verification entities.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Interagency coordination

Program management

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).