The Capital Area Division (CAD) 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.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Chemistry Subject Matter Expert position.

Experience

• 8 - 10 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Masters or better in Chemistry or related field

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)