Senior Scientist

Description. Chimera Enterprises International is seeking a Senior Scientist to support the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO- CBRND) JPEO-CBRND Headquarters (HQ).  The JPEO-CBRND manages our nation’s investments in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense equipment, and medical countermeasures. battlespace worldwide. This position requires a Secret clearance.
Job Duties:

• Provide Senior Scientist support services to the Joint Program Executive Office CBRND HQs to support both the mission of the CTO (75-80% of the time) and the Wearables Pilot Program (20-25% of the time).
• Research the latest scientific technology innovations and tools and evaluate how these can be transitioned into the JPEO-CBRND’s portfolio of technology demonstrations and acquisition programs.
• Remain informed of the latest scientific innovations associated with CBRND wearable sensor and information technology developments that can be used to detect CBRNE hazards and risks to the warfighter.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and potential users to analyze the maturity, availability, and utility of sensor, analytical, and communications technologies to identify how they might be integrated to address operational needs.
• Provide scientific knowledge of new/novel technologies that may pose a CBRN threat in the near and far term.
• Participate in working groups, meetings, and support development and review of necessary documents to support Senior Leader decisions impacting the portfolio.
• Assist in the assessment of technology maturity and facilitate the execution of technology transition plans and agreements.
• Provide advisement with requirements development and the establishment of new programs within the DoD acquisition structure.   
• Identify and assess risks of new technologies and ongoing projects.
• Translate scientific and technical principles into "laymen's" terms for a nonscientific audience.
• Lead and assist in the review and analyses of white papers, proposals, and technical reports submitted.
• Interface with the stakeholder community and senior leaders to ensure effective coordination.
• Travel, as needed, to support the program.

• Possess expert knowledge in multiple engineering and scientific fields and have previous experience applying this knowledge to CBRN Defense with minimal supervision.
• Possess the ability to work on a multi-disciplined team in a DoD acquisition environment.
• Possess the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and rapidly redirect efforts based on changing requirements.
• Possess high level analytical skills and strong writing and oral communication skills.

• Doctorate degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Systems Management, or a related discipline, as well as twelve (15) years of general experience and ten (10) years of relevant experience OR the contractor shall possess a Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Systems Management, or a related discipline, as well as twenty (20) years of general experience and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience.

Clearance Level: Secret
Location: Edgewood, MD – On Site

Chimera Enterprises International is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.