Technical SETA - Microbiologist/Microbial Ecologist

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 SETA – Microbiologist/Microbial Ecologist to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

The Technical SETA – Microbiologist/Microbial Ecologist will provide foundational subject matter expertise and programmatic support to DARPA BTO Program Manager; translate core microbiology principles into actionable capabilities; and assist in evaluating performer microbiology methodologies, workflows, and data pipelines. Additonal responsibilities include planning and supporting program reviews, site visits, workshops, demonstrations, and technical interchange meetings with performers, government stakeholders, transition partners, and subject-matter experts. Develop decision-quality briefings, white papers, technical memoranda, executive summaries, and portfolio assessments for senior DARPA and Department of War leadership.

Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience managing multiple work streams with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Working knowledge of protein synthesis and expression
• Ability to execute literature evaluation of the state of the research in emerging technologies and provide overviews with appropriate detail to shape future programming efforts and decision making
• Master's degree
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Able to report to Arlington,VA up to full-time based upon client needs.

Desired:

• Experience in phage biology
• Previous DARPA experience strongly preferred

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.