Translational Bioscience Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Translational Bioscience SETA to provide onsite scientific, technical, and program management support in Arlington, VA.

You will translate ambitious biotech concepts into executable research programs and work with a DARPA Program Manager to assess progress and risks. The role requires MD or PharmD with extensive R&D experience, 16+ years in relevant fields, and an active Secret clearance; relocation to Arlington is based on client needs.

Qualifications

• MD or PharmD with substantial research and development experience.
• 16+ years of experience with advanced training in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, translational medicine, or related discipline.
• Ability to operate across multiple areas of modern biotechnology.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Able to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs.
• PhD (desired).
• Active TS/SCI clearance (desired).
• Experience managing multidisciplinary research programs, working with biotech/pharmaceutical companies, supporting regulatory development, or transitioning biomedical technologies toward clinical or operational use.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, and program management support for advanced research and development programs spanning biotechnology, trauma biology, immunology, biochemistry, therapeutics, and related biomedical sciences.
• The position will work closely with a DARPA Program Manager to translate ambitious scientific concepts into executable research programs, evaluate technical progress, identify risk, coordinate performers and stakeholders, and accelerate technologies toward operational or clinical use.
• The SETA will support multiple bioscience programs across the portfolio and develop technical depth in emerging areas, critically evaluate approaches, and help convert findings into actionable program decisions.

Skills

MD/PharmD background

Biotech/R&D expertise

Program management

Technical evaluation

Education

MD or PharmD degree

PhD (desired)

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

We have an immediate need for a Translational Bioscience SETA to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Translational Bioscience SETA will provide scientific, technical, and program management support for advanced research and development programs spanning biotechnology, trauma biology, immunology, biochemistry, therapeutics, and related biomedical sciences. The position will work closely with a DARPA Program Manager to translate ambitious scientific concepts into executable research programs, evaluate technical progress, identify scientific and programmatic risk, coordinate performers and government stakeholders, and accelerate promising technologies toward operational or clinical use.

The SETA will support multiple bioscience programs across the portfolio and must be able to rapidly develop technical depth in emerging areas, critically evaluate complex scientific approaches, and help convert research findings into actionable program decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or PharmD, with substantial research and development experience


• 16+ years of experience and a advanced training in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, translational medicine, or a related discipline


• Ability to operate across multiple areas of modern biotechnology


• Active Secret clearance


• Able to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs

Desired:

• PhD


• Active TS/SCI clearance


• Experience managing multidisciplinary research programs, working with biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies, supporting regulatory development, or transitioning biomedical technologies toward clinical or operational use

Pay Range Information

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr.