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Chemical Engineer (CHEM/BIO)

Arlington, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

5+ years exp

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a Chemical Engineer (Chem/Bio) who will serve as the principal technical authority on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive defense programs. The role involves leading strategic program development, monitoring intelligence reports, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders across various government agencies.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the principal technical authority and advisor to the Engineering Division Chief on all Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Explosive (CBRE) defense programs

Leads the development and execution of the CBRE program strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with national security objectives

Continuously monitors intelligence reports and directs intelligence gathering activities to anticipate and address emerging CBRE threats, proactively shaping program direction

Strengthens strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Energy (DOE), other relevant government agencies, national laboratories, and private industry

Conducts rigorous Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), trade studies, factor of merit analysis, Risk Assessments (RAs), and cost-benefit analyses to inform critical decision-making

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringCBRE Threat AnalysisRisk AssessmentProfessional Engineer LicenseProgram ManagementAttention to DetailDecision MakingCommunications

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and continued access to Special Access Programs

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal

Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service

A bachelor's degree or higher in professional engineering

The program must be in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum

Or include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

A combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering

Professional Registration or Licensure -- Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico

Evidence of having successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination or any other written test required for professional registration by an engineering licensure board in the various States, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified in the Basic Requirements above

Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific field (e.g., engineering technology physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology) may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor's degree in engineering, provided the applicant has had at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance

One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position

Specialized experience must be at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector

Deep understanding of CBRE threats, emerging technologies, acquisition processes, and a proven ability to translate complex technical information into actionable strategies

Manages the seamless transition of successful technologies from research to fielding and sustainment, ensuring operational effectiveness and long-term viability

Develops detailed funding estimates, budget projections, and comprehensive lifecycle cost analyses