ECS

Scientist/Engineer III

ECS$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Active DOD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
  • 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in planning and developing complex R&D projects
  • Proven ability to conceive and conduct sophisticated research
  • Strong analytical skills to provide R&D solutions
  • Familiarity with advanced research techniques and practices

Responsibilities

  • Support a DARPA program manager in project management activities
  • Lead technical and programmatic risk analysis efforts
  • Coordinate program-funded test activities and assessments
  • Facilitate meetings and project updates with stakeholders
  • Evaluate performer technical progress and forecast outcomes
  • Ensure adherence to project management best practices
  • Develop materials to communicate program status and needs

Benefits

  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology projects
  • Opportunity to work with DARPA and Department of Defense
  • Support in a critical area of national security
  • Collaborative work environment with skilled professionals
  • Potential for career advancement in federal contracting
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Scientist/Engineer III to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Scientist/Engineer IIIcandidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). MTO plays a key role in breakthroughs and innovative technologies, which requires a superior level of technical, analytical, financial, and general administrative support encompassing a broad range of expertise in technologies and disciplines for existing and future DARPA MTO efforts.

The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager 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 for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities.

  • Master's Degree
  • Active DOD Secret clearance of the ability to obtain one
  • 12+ years of experience
  • Experience in progressively more difficult levels in planning and developing technical projects of a research and development an R&D nature, concerned with unique or controversial problems which have an important effect on major Department of War (DOW) programs.
  • Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning, and conducting research in problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated research techniques.
  • Individual will have successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the appropriate analysis to offer recommendations, solution, and alternatives to resolve R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods in areas related to DARPA Technical Offices.
  • Individual will have demonstrated experience in the use of advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices required in the field/disciplines to which he/she is providing expertise.

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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