STEM Scientist/Engineer Job Listing at SPA in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2024-18165)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field
• 7 or more years of experience and increasing responsibility supporting and leading Research and Development projects across the entire lifecycle (ideation, planning, execution, management, and delivery)
• Ability to operate independently and to provide guidance to teams executing complex research and technology development tasks
• Demonstrated ability to present complex information in digestible forms for senior leaders

Desired:

• Expertise in fields of Quantum, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Materials, Artificial intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, or Human Performance
• Graduate degree in a STEM field, with published articles in the field of expertise
• Program Management Professional or equivalent certification
• DARPA experience 
• Top Secret/SCI clearance 

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated professionals interested in providing strategic, technical, and data-driven program support. The ideal candidate can solve challenging, unstructured, and time-critical problems, primarily supporting DoD R&D organizations. Will help develop and guide program strategy and execution from ideation through the development and implementation of competitively-awarded solicitations, developing performer milestones and metrics, assessing performer progress and risks, and conducting active outreach and planning for technology transition. Assist the clients in validating the strategy and vision across a portfolio, adapting to policy changes and technical developments. Work with our multidisciplinary team to define technology gaps and develop and execute initiatives to improve program management processes and program impact. Articulate alignment of science and technology strategy and roadmaps to future warfighting concepts and coordinate alignment of diverse stakeholders' efforts. Apply ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and visually at in-depth technical and executive levels, and the ability to think fast, be highly adaptive, get results quickly, and be comfortable in a fast-paced, high stakes, high visibility environment.