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Biodefense SETA, Top Secret Clearance

Blue Sky Innovators
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Description:

Candidate sought to provide SETA support. The successful candidate will provide support focusing on kicking off new programs, program execution and new program development using the Heilmeier criteria as well as ancillary analysis support to establish new and existing programs. The ideal candidate’s specific area of expertise should include protein sequencing technologies, pathogen identification and characterization, DNA/RNA synthesis and manufacturing platforms, computational protein design, and advanced biodefense R&D. The successful candidate’s strengths should include experimental design, cross-institutional collaboration, and a broad understanding of the biotechnology and national security innovation ecosystem.



Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in relevant discipline
  • Areas of expertise includes protein sequencing technologies, pathogen identification and characterization, DNA/RNA synthesis and manufacturing platforms, computational protein design, and advanced biodefense R&D.
  • Prior experience at DARPA is mandatory



Desired capabilities and characteristics

  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar areas is needed to broadly support the PM’s portfolio spanning multiple domains at the intersection of biotechnology and microsystems.
  • Self-starter who is willing to both take the lead and provide support in a team role in a complex, fast-paced, cross-disciplinary work environment
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
  • Flexible and readily adaptable to change
  • Demonstrated collaboration skills in a team atmosphere
  • Passion for science and technology

Responsibilities:

  • Analysis of emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review; outreach to the research community; summarizing, analyzing, and visualizing data in spreadsheet and graphical forms
  • Generating briefing materials and agency documents required for new program approval
  • Program management at all stages over the program lifecycle including BAA drafting; feedback on proposals; interactions with proposers and performers; meeting organization and participation; transition partner and industry partner engagement
  • Lead periodic performer assessments to analyze findings, assess technical and schedule risks; develop management strategies; communicate findings to program manager
  • Technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings, and other performer communications
  • Presentation and report preparation
  • Program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer efforts, as well as supporting technical reviews
  • Attending and organizing program reviews/site visits/field tests



Clearance: Active Top Secret DoD security clearance is required

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