Chemical Analyst

Toffler Associates • Fort Belvoir, VA

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About The Position

Toffler Associates is a future-focused strategic advisory firm that works with both government and commercial clients. Our Future Proof® business consulting approach makes us unique in the industry, helping global leaders understand how future shifts impact current decisions and empowering them to take advantage of opportunities, manage risk, and create value. Our firm is seeking a Chemical Analyst . T his position provides operational, research and development, and training support along with subject matter expert advice and decision support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) as part of its 24/7/365 Technical Reachback Support program. The ideal candidate will apply subject matter expertise and problem-solving skills to develop, integrate, test, verify, validate, and apply Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and (high yield) Explosives (CBRNE) software/scenarios based on experiments and predicted phenomena using theoretical and computational methods. The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reach back team. Required tasks include performing complex engineering, scientific modeling and analyses, providing scientific reports, and technical assessments to military decision makers. Each Technical Reachback team member is cross trained on all models and undergoes a rigorous certification process on the use of our CBRNE models before becoming an active member of the Reach back team. The successful candidate will be team-oriented and possess strong multi-tasking abilities. In addition, this position requires the use of models in all areas of CBRNE. Tasks also include the presentation of modeling results and decision support aids to both internal and external customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations. Reviewing current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas for familiarity and relevance Providing general knowledge and chemical-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders Assisting in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents Attending technical and programmatic meetings in which you coordinate responses from scientific community members and review the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness Willingness to be cross-trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum

Requirements

• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience
• Master's or better in Chemistry or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience
• Able and willing to work rotating shifts (every three months) in support of 24/7/365 operations
• Must be a US Citizen
• Hands-on experience using computer-based software to develop structurally sound and comprehensive models that account for all structural components
• Active US DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance
• Strong communication skills, both orally and verbally, technical presentation, teamwork mentality, graphic visualization, and Microsoft Office proficiency skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with organizations within DTRA or the DoD as well as other government agencies
• Experience in Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) threats or CBRN threats (primarily through modeling and simulation and/or test experience)
• Experience in CBRNE/WMD with a focus on chemical weapons, hazardous chemicals, and other toxic industrial materials
• Experience with modeling and simulation

Responsibilities

• Performing complex engineering, scientific modeling and analyses
• Providing scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers
• Presenting modeling results and decision support aids to both internal and external customers in the form of written reports and oral presentations
• Reviewing current research in various and potentially diverse subject areas for familiarity and relevance
• Providing general knowledge and chemical-related subject matter expertise to government agencies and first responders
• Assisting in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents
• Attending technical and programmatic meetings in which you coordinate responses from scientific community members and review the assembled materials for technical accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Willingness to be cross-trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level