Principal Research Chemist/Scientist

Part-time Havre de Grace, MD, US

Requisition ID: 1014

Salary Range: $80.00 To $82.00 Hourly

Citizenship/Clearance requirement:Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, ability to obtain and maintain DoDTop Secret Security clearance and pass a background check and drugscreening.

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) -Principal Research Chemist/Scientist will have specialized knowledge andexpertise in the area of target defeat technologies. This individualwill serve as an expert consultant and technical authority for noveltarget defeat technologies and systems. The SME will provide valuableinsights, guidance and support to SciTech, the Smoke and Target DefeatBranch at DEVCOM CBC and relevant US Government organizations involvedin target defeat technology-centric efforts.

The SMEwill provide technical direction, review and evaluation of target defeattechnologies being pursued or to be pursued. The diverse knowledge andbroad experience of this individual will be critical in determiningwhich potential target defeat technology candidates will possess a highlikelihood of responding to the US warfighters mission requirements.

TheSME will use his/her in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field oftarget defeat technologies to deliver accurate, realistic and up-to-dateinformation, advice, and solutions to SciTech, the Smoke and TargetDefeat Branch and other relevant US Government entities involved in thisvery specialized field of non-lethal antimateriel effectors. The SMEwill guide and assist in planning and conducting experimental design,development, fabrication and test and evaluation of potential targetdefeat technologies and associated delivery systems.

Workperformed by the SME will be not only independent but alsocollaborative in nature. The SME will recommend measures to improvemethods, performance, and quality of a proposed target defeat technologyfor the specified application to support US warfighters mission needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert technical direction, review and assessment of target defeat technologies spanning the realm of research, development, test and evaluation (RDTandE).
• Review technical reports prepared by SciTech regarding target defeat technologies.
• Prepare or support the preparation of briefings, proposals, correspondence relevant to target defeat technologies.
• Participate in meetings and phone conversations with US Government customers associated with target defeat technologies.
• Provide reporting of work performed for the specified workday.
• Participate in field testing activities involving target defeat technologies which will be conducted primarily at M-Field located at the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG).

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security clearance.
• Masters Degree required (Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline).
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline) is desired.
• Previous relevant target defeat technology experience of 25 to 30 years is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, positive attitude.
• Microsoft Office experience required
• Advanced communication skills interacting with government representatives as well as industry partners

SciTechoffers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees thatincludes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a great401(k) package, vacation, and sick leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans.