Technical Management Scientist/Engineer (SME)
About The Position
Guidehouse is seeking experts with experimental and/or theoretical experience developing new technologies or capabilities to provide Scientific Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA) to program managers at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Areas of focus include quantum technology; photonic systems; physics; chemistry; biology; advanced manufacturing and fabrication; materials science; complex and adaptive systems; novel sensing paradigms; nonconventional and alternative computing; generative AI, machine learning, or language model deployment; and applications of AI/ML to these areas. The position serves as a strategic technical advisor on advanced government-funded research and development programs, working with scientists and engineers to assess emerging technologies. The role produces and presents findings and recommendations about the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assists in managing current programs, and facilitates the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders. These roles require working five days per week at the client site in Arlington, Virginia. Travel may be required up to 25%.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a STEM field.
- At least three years of active research or product development experience.
- At least five years of experience in project management and/or as a technical liaison; a doctorate degree may be used in lieu of five of these required years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance, with approved clearance adjudication required before onboarding.
- Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas to broadly support a program manager’s portfolio.
- Excellent written communication skills, including PowerPoint, and oral communication skills.
- Self-starter willing to lead and support a team in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and respond to quick-turnaround requests.
- Flexible and readily adaptable to change.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret or higher-level clearance is preferred.
- Active and maintained Top Secret/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance.
- Doctorate degree in a STEM field with zero years of post-doctoral experience.
- PMP certification.
- Experience performing or supporting DoD or government-sponsored research activities.
- Prior experience working with DARPA.
- Experience leveraging and integrating AI tools to improve processes and workflow efficiency.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Provide Scientific Engineering Technical Assistance to DARPA program managers.
- Advise strategically on advanced government-funded research and development programs.
- Assess emerging technologies with scientists and engineers.
- Produce and present findings and recommendations on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs.
- Assist with management of current programs.
- Facilitate the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Basic life and supplemental life insurance
- Health savings account and dental/vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Student loan paydown
- Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities
- Skills development and certifications
- Employee referral program
- Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
- Emergency back-up childcare program
- Mobility stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
