Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist
About The Position
The Missons, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is looking for an Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist. This 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 CBRNE software/scenarios based on experiments and predicted phenomena using theoretical and computational methods. The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as an Environmental Chemist or Hydrologist in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team. Required tasks include performing complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses and 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 Reachback team.
Requirements
- Completed MS in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology or a related field OR be close to completing an MS program in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Hydrology or a related field
- Able and willing to work rotating shifts in support of 24/7/365 operations
- Must be a US Citizen
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Top Secret clearance
- Strong communication skills, both orally and verbally
- Technical presentation skills
- Teamwork mentality
- Graphic visualization skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with modeling and simulation
- Active US DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
Responsibilities
- Provide operational, research and development, and training support along with subject matter expert advice and decision support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
- Apply subject matter expertise and problem-solving skills to develop, integrate, test, verify, validate, and apply CBRNE software/scenarios based on experiments and predicted phenomena using theoretical and computational methods.
- Provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as an Environmental Chemist or Hydrologist in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
- Work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback team.
- Perform complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses.
- Provide scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers.
- Undergo rigorous certification process on the use of CBRNE models.
- Be cross-trained to provide modeling and information across the CBRNE spectrum.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
