Chemistry Subject Matter Expert

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Chemical Subject Matter Expert The position provides in-depth technical assessments of technologies emerging for chemical weapons of mass destruction. The successful candidate will perform research and development in advancing chemistry associated the identification and extraction of trace chemicals associated with the production of chemical WMD materials and the processes in addition to identification and extraction of chemicals associated with commercial industrial processes. The position also provides occasional training to share expertise with junior counterparts and supports exercises to test new methodologies and analytical tools that are under development.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar
• 8-10 years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to laymen and senior-level government representatives
• Ability to clearly express in writing technical analysis results
• Practical experience in chemical sciences
• Direct experience supporting characterization of chemical WMD processes
• Expert knowledge and use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Research and Development of new tools and methodologies to understand and reverse engineer processes and support systems at remote WMD-related facilities
• TS clearance with SCI eligibility

Desired Qualifications:

• D degree in Chemistry.
• 5+ years of experience in solving DoD engineering/science problems.
• Military or defense-related experience and an understanding of operational planning and functional defeat of hard targets and underground facilities.