Job description

This position is fully funded and on an active contract.

At MSA, you will be part of a diverse team of experts to strengthen our Nation's preparedness through innovation in technical and analytical services. While our typical team member has a master's degree in their field of expertise, we also have a mix of Ph.D. scientists, analysts, and technicians – many with military or government service backgrounds. We look for candidates who want to embrace our culture, our philosophy, and our mission to prepare and strengthen our Nation and our communities.

MSA supports the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in developing leading-edge technologies to counter WMD in support of CCMDs and transitioning these technologies to services and SOCOM. Our team provides expertise across the full range of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) WMD, Counter Improvised Threat and Countering Threat Network technologies to support understanding, detection, identification, characterization, denial, control, disabling, defeating, disposing, safeguarding the force, managing consequences, and test and evaluation in support of military and civilian operations.

Duties:

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on projects by providing research and development (R&D) analysis to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Research and Development Chemical Biological Department with emphasis on support to the Joint Technology Advancement Team (JTAT) by: acting as an integrator and advisor between Science and Technology Managers, DoD scientists and engineers, and Warfighters; informing design of, operational coordination of, and advisement of Warfighter engagement events; facilitating analysis of early technologies for operational considerations (form, fit, function, CONOPS/CONEMPS, etc); and attending relevant enterprise and technical meetings, reviews, conferences, and the like in order to stay informed of current and ongoing work and maintain an informed perspective of developments across the organization and enterprise. Support collaboration with other Chemical Biological Divisions to guide and inform the identification and validation of technologies to ensure they are relevant to the Warfighter and the enterprise, account for and not duplicative of (to the best of their knowledge) other ongoing work within and external to the enterprise, and within the scope of the organization and enterprise mission.

Required Skills

• Dod operational experience with chembio technologies to include decontamination strategies and medical/pharmaceutical capabilities.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• Ability to break down complex unstructured problems, lay out objective approaches, and develop solutions
• 5-10 years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical subjects to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook)
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
• Experience assessing developing/pre-fielded technologies
• Chemical Biological Defense Program experience
• Experience with materiel development and DoD acquisition process
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance

About MSA:

Our team has been recognized repeatedly for excellence in job performance and client satisfaction. Whether you're a client or an employee, your success is our success.

We don't just say we want our employees to thrive; we create an environment that fosters growth and provides stability. That's why we partnered with the top carriers in the nation to build one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in our industry.

- Carefirst BCBS Medical plans (PPO, POS, HMO)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401(k) retirement matching programs
- Employer-paid dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- TriCare Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Training Reimbursement

The secret to our success is attracting and retaining high-caliber talent. If you have a passion for learning, love to tackle challenges and want to work for a company that values you and your contributions – MSA is your place!

MSA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
MSA employees will adhere to the customer's onsite COVID protocols.

Application Question(s):

• Do you have DoD operational experience with chem biotechnologies, including decontamination strategies and medical capabilities?
• How comfortable are you with breaking down complex unstructured problems, objective layout approaches, and developing solutions?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Biological Science, Chemistry, Engineering: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: One location

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