DARPA SETA Physical Chemist/Materials Scientist SME

Amentum•Arlington, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum is seeking talented individuals to support DARPA in formulating, monitoring, and transitioning advanced research and development programs to the U.S. military in areas including physical chemistry, chemical analysis, chemical sensing, corrosion, and materials sciences. This is a full-time position based in Arlington, VA, with the opportunity for remote work. The role involves providing Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to DARPA, leading SETA technical and management teams, and serving as a primary support contractor to DARPA Program Managers, leadership, performers, and integrated product teams. Responsibilities include supporting the identification and implementation of new program concepts, providing program management and acquisition support, translating requirements into R&D objectives, performing independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews, and assisting with program experimentation and testing efforts. The role also requires authoring program briefings and technical reports. Travel is approximately 25% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related field with a minimum of 10 years of experience
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of physical chemistry or material sciences, advising multiple efforts
Experience in relevant defense-related technology research and/or development programs.
Ability to provide practical and creative solutions in a dynamic work environment, while working effectively with a team.
Technical leadership experience and superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a rapidly evolving environment
Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance.
US citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance and TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

DAPRA program support experience
Ability to quickly identify and resolve program execution risks, mitigations, and issues
Candidates should be self-starters capable of working both independently and as part of a team
Master’s degree or PhD
Active US Government TS Clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

Provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to DARPA in the execution of advanced technology, research, and prototype demonstration programs.
Lead SETA technical and management teams.
Serve as a primary support contractor to DARPA Program Managers, DARPA leadership, performers, integrated product teams (IPTs), and the research and development communities across industry, academia, and the Government.
Support the identification and implementation of new program concepts.
Provide program management and acquisition support.
Identify and translate requirements into technology research and development objectives.
Perform independent technical assessments of new technologies and system designs, including evaluation of alternatives, trade studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
Support technical interchange meetings and design reviews.
Support program experimentation and testing efforts, including preparation of experiment/test plans and coordination with performers, government agents, test ranges, and test facilities.
Author program briefings and technical reports.