FRDA, LLC is a boutique national security consultancy with worldwide operations. We provide specialized solutions to agencies of the US Intelligence Community, military Special Operations Forces, and other national security partners. Our Advisory practice executes customers’ intelligence and advanced research missions globally, while our Training practice delivers cutting edge tradecraft training to select organizations.

Job Purpose: These roles serve as experienced Technical SETA advisors (Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance), providing programmatic, operational and technical support to programs within the DoD.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. FRDA, LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FRDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, employees and applicants should contact Human Resources.

General Duties & Responsibilities for All Openings:

• Generate, maintain and execute integrated master schedules for research programs.
• Manage program lifecyle at all stages.
• Provide technical evaluations and guidance on reports, briefings and other performer communications.
• Prepare presentations and reports.
• Analyze emerging science and technology R&D opportunities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job 1: Required Skills/Experience (Technical SETA: Mixed Signals/Photonics Engineering)

• Masters in Engineering or Physical Science (Ph.D. desired) from an accredited college or university.
• 2 years of work experience separate from graduate school work.
• Conversant in topics related to quantum science, photonics or other scientific disciplines.
• Ability to work onsite in the DC area.
• Ability to maintain an Active Secret US Government security clearance

Job 2: Required Skills/Experience (Technical SETA: Physicist)

• Ph.D in Physics (can be Applied Physics or other variants) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in experimental physics and an understanding of optics.
• Ability to work onsite in the DC area.
• Ability to maintain an Active Secret US Government security clearance.

Preferred Attributes:

• Demonstrated program execution expertise, preferably as a project lead
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
• Excellent communication skills - both written (to include PowerPoint) and oral
• Strong organization skills with the ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests
• Flexible and readily adaptable to change

FRDA is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, train, compensate, discharge or any other term or condition of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.