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Amentum · 1 month ago

DARPA – Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Research & Development (R&D) Program Support

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering, scientific, and program management support services to top U.S. government agencies. They are seeking experienced individuals to support the DARPA Biological Technologies Office (BTO) in various R&D efforts focused on biotechnological capabilities that enhance warfighter performance and operational resilience.

Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working closely with DARPA Program Managers (PMs), providing specialized technical expertise and dedicating your time to helping them develop, justify (or contradict), and refine their ideas

Supporting the development and management of current and future biomedical programs in DARPA BTO; providing direct support to a DARPA PM including the development of new start programs, the source selection process, and assessing performer progress towards program goals

Assessing whether new ideas submitted to the BTO office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) are technically sound, aligned with BTO goals, and address topics not being addressed by ongoing programs or other published solicitations

Advising and supporting BTO leadership in the establishment and execution of the BTO strategy; examples include assisting in the development of the strategic vision (e.g. POM Strategy) and identifying and defining program thrust areas

Keeping abreast of state-of-the art results in fields relevant to BTO and/or the DARPA program being supported

Evaluating performer progress on R&D programs based on performance metrics and agreed upon goals and objectives

Engaging with relevant communities including stakeholders, transitions partners, and current and potential performers

Qualification

BiologyAI/MLBiomedical InformaticsTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsJudgementMaturityTeamworkInterpersonal Skills

Required

Master's degree (MS) - preferably in Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Human Physiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field

At least 5 years of relevant experience

Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance

Strong technical writing skills, the ability to communicate complex scientific ideas to broad audiences, and ability to quickly digest basic and applied research

The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility environment

Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate, across a variety of tasks

Sufficient breadth of experience and expertise to make critical assessments of diverse technologies across a range of applications

Ability to work on-site at full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA

Preferred

PhD - preferably in Biology, Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Informatics, Human Physiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, AI/ML, or a related field

Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret Clearance

Prior experience at DARPA and/or experience in a R&D environment