Technology Protection (STEM) Engineer) III

Bart & Associates, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Mentorship program

Job summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, seeks a STEM Engineer III for a contract with a federal government client. You will join a team to support mission-critical projects, providing rigorous engineering analysis and security-focused assessments.

The role requires a strong background in systems engineering, risk reduction, and collaboration with SES-level officials, with opportunity for growth and exposure to DoD programs. TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, materials).
• Eight years of engineering experience applying analytical methods, systems engineering concepts, or technology protection activities with the DoD, IC, or defense industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide RTP engineering analysis, including CTI identification, CPI assessments, and CF analysis.
• Contribute to threat identification, protection measure development, and countermeasure recommendations based on engineering results.
• Document results of support and meetings in assessment memoranda, EXSUMs, and monthly status reports.
• Collaborate with government and contractor security specialists to develop and implement Interm/Protection Plans or Program Protection Plans at facilities.
• Conduct CPI Surveys, CPI Assessments, ACT-ID reviews, and CRADA reviews as required.
• Develop, test, maintain, and operate a database/spreadsheet to support CIDA case management, metrics, and reporting.

Skills

Research & analysis

SES briefing

Oral & written comms

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Description

STEM Engineer III

At Celestar, B&A Company, we foster and embrace a distinct set of values that we live by and instill in all aspects of our organization: dedication, commitment, partnership, trust, and recognition. We have incorporated these values into successful delivery for our customers since 1988. B&A believes in ensuring its employees feel deeply connected to B&A, recognizing successes and hard work, and providing continuous opportunities to learn and grow. Our people are entrepreneurial thinkers who combine mindset, vision, and experience to drive value – not only to us as an organization, but to the clients we support. We promote a collaborative culture with our clients and with each other as one team working towards a common vision. We’d love for you to join our team!

Job Summary

Celestar, a B&A Company, is looking for a STEM Engineer III to join a contract with a federal government client in support of an important mission. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a great team while supporting a project.

Responsibilities

• Engineer Specialists III provide RTP training to all new ARTPC employees.
• Provide RTP engineering analysis, including Controlled Technical Information (CTI) identification, Critical Program Information (CPI) assessments, and Critical
• Function (CF) analysis, supply chain analysis, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluation.
• Provide inputs to threat identification, security-related protection measure development, and countermeasures development recommendations based on engineering analysis results.
• Document results of support and related meetings (excluding recurring ones) will be recorded in an ARTPC assessment/survey memorandum, AAR/Executive Summary (EXSUM), and included in the monthly status report (MSR).
• Collaborate with government and contractor security specialists to develop an effective Interim/S&T Protection Plan and/or Program Protection Plan, ensuring the plan is satisfactorily implemented at both government and contractor facilities where CTI and/or CPI reside.
• Conduct CPI Surveys, CPI Assessments, Army Critical Technology – Identification (ACT-ID) methodology reviews, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) reviews as required.
• Develop, test, maintain, and operate a database/spreadsheet to support Cyber Incident Damage Assessment (CIDA) case management, metrics, and reporting, and provide a matrix on the CIDA workload.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, aerospace, materials, etc.).
• Eight (8) years of engineering experience applying analytical methods, systems engineering concepts, or technology protection activities with the DoD, IC, or defense industry.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to conduct research, perform system decomposition, and develop effective risk- mitigation strategies.
• Experience in briefing and interacting with SES/General Officer levels preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills to effectively interface with senior military officials, managers, and subordinates.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of DoD Program Protection, Systems Engineering (SE), technology lifecycle management, and risk framework.
• Technology protection practices within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or the defense industry.
• Understanding of
  • DoD acquisition processes
  • Industrial security principles
  • Program protections fundamentals
• Experience supporting threat identification and vulnerability assessments.
• Familiarity with relevant DoD directives, including:
  • DoDI 5000 series
  • DoDI 5200.39
  • DoDI 5200.44

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI

More About B&A:

Notable Clients

B&A has grown to be a company that is trusted by our clients for exceptional service, innovative solutions, and inspired employees. Our service extends through federal, state, and local Government, the private sector, and higher education. Some of our notable clients include Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Senate, U.S. Courts, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Navy, and more.

Benefits and Programs

B&A is proud to offer three robust individual and family medical plans to full time employees, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option as well as two tiers of dental coverage, vision, life & AD&D, disability, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance. In addition to these benefits, B&A employees enjoy paid time off, B&A sponsored trainings and certifications, pet insurance benefits, commuter transit benefits and a free subscription to a virtual exercise platform (NEOU). B&A’s 401(k) plan is available to all employees and includes a company matching contribution.

• The B&A Cares program: 30/60/90-day wellness check ins, personal development, financial management, and stress management seminars, and more
• A formal mentorship program
• Job shadowing and cross training opportunities
• Brand Ambassador program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Access to various support resources to include counseling, legal guidance, financial planning, and more
• Monthly teambuilding events
• B&A Annual Wellness Challenges: #StepWithB&A, #WalkDuringLunchWithB&A, #VolunteeringWithB&A, #ExerciseDuringLunchWithB&A, and more

At B&A, we place significant importance on improving the communities and lives of citizens across the nation through our involvement, technology expertise, and employees. B&A puts an emphasis on charitable efforts in the Northern Virginia area, including Capital Area Food Bank pantry drives, book donations, Hope for Henry Foundation events, and many more. In recognition of all these efforts, B&A has been named a Companies as Responsive Employers (CARE) award recipient by Northern Virginia Family Services and nominated by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award.

EEO

B&A provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. B&A complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy covers conduct occurring at B&A’s offices, and other workplaces (including client sites) and all other locations where B&A is providing services, and to all work-related activities.

EEO is the Law

B&A participates in e-Verify. We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work authorization.