Technical Advisor (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance) - Pre-Hospital Resuscitation, Extracorporeal Life Support

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 Technical Advisor (SETA) – Pre-Hospital Resuscitation and Extracorporeal Life Support to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The candidate will apply a strong technical background and a proactive attitude in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and will be motivated to learn or already understand DARPA processes, procedures, and culture. Will be passionate about advanced R&D with strong communications and presentation skills. Provide technical and programmatic support to a DARPA Program Manager leading research to extend survival for severely injured casualties in the pre-hospital environment through minimally invasive extracorporeal resuscitation and oxygenation that can be initiated near the point of injury and sustained through evacuation. The advisor will manage day-to-day technical execution across performers developing reduced-diameter vascular cannulas, anti-thrombotic circuit surfaces, and automated resuscitation tools, including oversight of large-animal studies, and will help shape future work in autonomous pre-hospital resuscitation and organ support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree or doctorate in biomedical engineering, physiology, medicine, perfusion science, or a related field.
• 9+ years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in resuscitation science, critical care, or medical device development, with clinical or research experience in pre-hospital, trauma, disaster, or critical care medicine.
• Strong technical foundation in at least two of the following areas:
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), extracorporeal life support, or perfusion
  • Hemorrhagic shock, resuscitation, and trauma physiology
  • Biomaterials, blood-contacting surface coatings, and hemocompatibility
  • Vascular access and cannula design
  • Closed-loop control, physiologic monitoring, or automated critical care
  • Medical device regulatory science
• Experience with designing, conducting, or overseeing large-animal translational studies of injury, shock, resuscitation, or extracorporeal support.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Ability to travel periodically to performer locations, program reviews, conferences, and other meetings.
• Ability to work onsite in Arlington, VA, up to full-time based on client requirements.

Desired:

• Doctoral training in biomedical engineering, physiology, or medicine, ideally combined with clinical experience in critical care, emergency medicine, trauma, or perfusion (e.g., intensivist, ECMO specialist, or certified clinical perfusionist).
• Experience supporting or managing multidisciplinary advanced research and development programs.
• Experience supporting DARPA, another DoD science and technology organization, or a comparable federal research organization.
• Experience in biotechnology or medical device development, including FDA submissions (pre-submission, IDE, 510(k), De Novo, or PMA) for Class II or Class III devices.
• Military or operational medicine experience, including combat casualty care, prolonged field care, en route care, or deployment.
• Experience with automated or AI-enabled clinical systems, including closed-loop resuscitation or organ support.
• Experience with government research contracting and performer oversight, including statements of work, milestones, and deliverable acceptance

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 $180,000.00/Yr.