Chemical Analyst

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) Applied Research Associates, Inc.) is looking to hire a full-time Chemical Analyst.

 The successful candidate will provide general knowledge and subject matter expertise as a Chemist in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

The candidate will work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary Reachback 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.

This person will perform complex engineering and scientific modeling and analyses and providing scientific reports and technical assessments to military decision makers.

Essential Functions:


* Review 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


* Assist in the development of program plans, timelines, and technical documents


* Attend 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.

Required Qualifications:


* MS in Chemistry or a related field with 1 year of experience


* Candidate should be able and willing to work rotating shifts in support of 24/7/365 operations


* Must be a US Citizen


* Active US DoD Secret or above clearance


* Strong communication skills, both orally and verbally, technical presentation, teamwork mentality, graphic visualization and Microsoft Office proficiency skills are required

Desired Qualifications:


* Experience working with organizations within DTRA or the DoD as well as other government agencies


* Experience in Combating 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

 

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences.

The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs 1100 professionals.

ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems...