SRC Inc. is currently seeking a highly experienced scientist for a technical management position based out of our Washington, DC office (remote telework options available). The selected candidate will perform both technical tasks as well as support overseeing of programs in our Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Services team in the Environmental Health Analysis business area. The position will be responsible for managing development projects focused on chemical property estimation, hazard prediction modeling and simulation, and cheminformatic software to characterize existing and emerging threats.
This candidate will work with a dynamic and successful team to perform CBRN hazard/risk characterizations, toxicological analyses, data analysis technical reports, and help manage development of innovative scientific decision support software tools and models for our customers. This candidate will support various programs for the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and related agencies. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and successful organization, continuing to build on SRC’s reputation as an important contributor in our nation’s efforts to respond to emergencies and to protect our people and environment.
What You'll Do
- Management
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of program management skills, including planning, designing, staffing, and tracking progress against goals
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the execution of programs, ensuring its successful implementation and delivery
- Prepare major proposals and make presentations to both existing and potential customers, showcasing the capabilities and advantages of the program.
- Oversee the training and development of team members, ensuring their continued growth and success
- Technical
- Perform chemical hazard characterizations and toxicological assessments
- Develop new assessment methodology and models for our customers
- Review and interpret scientific studies and integrate the available evidence from multiple data streams
- Critically evaluate the reliability of scientific data
- Work with the software team to enable new scientific capabilities in decision support tools
- Review technical reports and analyses performed by others
- Interact closely with other SRC scientists and customers
What You'll Bring
- Ph.D. in toxicology (DABT certification preferred) or related discipline such as chemistry or biology with 3+ years of proven experience in toxicology OR a Master’s and 6+ years of relevant experience
- Strong technical writing and quantitative skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, through both written and verbal communication, and work closely with others as part of a project team
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: regulatory toxicology, mixtures risk assessment, epidemiology, pharmacokinetics/PBPK modeling, adverse outcome pathways (AOPs), in-vitro to in vivo extrapolation (IVIVE), systematic review, or new approach methods (NAMs)
- 3+ years of program management experience
- Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and at least one writing sample. These files shall be uploaded to SRC’s website https://www.srcinc.com/careers/ during the application process
- Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for a Security Clearance
Ways to Stand Out – Preferred Requirements
- Active security clearance preferred
- Familiarity with Software Development Processes and Tools
- Proven experience as a program manager or in a similar senior-level program management position
- Exceptional program management skills with a successful track record of delivering complex programs on time and within budget
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders
- In-depth experience in the defense industry, specifically in the development and deployment of systems to counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRNE) threats
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following disciplines is a plus:
- Chemical property estimation techniques
- Quantitative Structure Property Relationships (QSPRs)
- CBRN Modeling and Simulation and Hazard Prediction
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated salary range for this position based out of Washington, DC is estimated at $91,000 to $126,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.
