ECS · 21 hours ago
Technical SETA - BTO
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government, seeking a Technical SETA - BTO to support DARPA’s Biological Technologies Office. The role involves providing project management support, technical risk analysis, and coordination with defense partners to advance biological technology capabilities for national security.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support a DARPA Program Manager (PM) by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program-funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense and interagency partners for transition
Coordinating meetings
Assessing performer technical progress
Projecting performer outcomes
Ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself
Developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program
Researching unique biological and biotechnological problem sets to aid in National Security priorities
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret clearance
PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, or a closely related field
3+ years of experience in a research or technical advisory capacity
Ability to communicate effectively with excellent oral and written skills
Ability to learn new subjects and gain rapid insights into current and next-generation research topics, preferably with hands-on leadership of research programs at the performer level in multidisciplinary fields (e.g., the intersection of biology and materials science or electronics)
Preferred
Prior experience as a Tech SETA supporting a DARPA Technical Office
Experience working a program through its full life cycle (from concept development to transition)
Experience with technical research, development, and engineering across a breadth of applied biotechnology projects
Familiarity with the DARPA technical, programmatic, and contractual environment
Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team within a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
Experience interfacing with the FDA, NIH, or other regulatory/health-focused government agencies
Company
ECS
ECS is a fast-growing 4,000-person, $1.2B provider of advanced technology solutions for federal civilian, defense, intelligence, and commercial customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-31Acquired
2015-04-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Keith McCloskey
VP / Chief Technology Officer
Ryan Garner
Chief Financial Officer
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