Senior Scientific Threat Specialist

The primary focus of this position is to support Threat Characterization Support (TCS) research and development projects which includes putting together project schedules, test plans, reviewing deliverables, providing subject matter expertise on a variety of different topics related to explosives, chemical threats, and detection technologies. This can include summarizing reports, creating PowerPoints, Excel spreadsheets, assist with drafting Statements of Work, liaison with interagency and international partners, responding to taskers on related efforts, drafting technical products, drafting requirements for TCS projects, setting up technical interchanges with Stakeholders, providing meeting minutes, and tracking risks. The primary focus for support is continual, ongoing core characterization projects and may include ad hoc taskers derived from changing or newly acquired or mandated requirements.

Roles/Responsibilities:

• Specialized knowledge and training in the chemical composition, formulation, and ability to detonate explosive compounds to include knowledge of commercial, military and improvised explosive devices; familiarity with industry accepted testing procedures for explosive materials; familiarity in calculation of effective atomic number, synthetic methods and associated particle morphology resulting from different synthetic methods; and familiarity in the compilation of data to determine detectability parameters.
• Knowledge of the chemical and explosive threats' field to include: commercial chemical agents; formulation of improvised chemical agent; knowledge of Gas Forming Reactions (GFRs); knowledge of hazardous materials, chemical composition, physical properties and reactivity; and ability to perform yield calculations for GFRs.
• Knowledge in chemical analytical techniques utilized in headspace analysis for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) associated with compounds to include commercial/military explosives, homemade explosives and chemical threats; ability to analyze and interpret data from analytical instrumentation (e.g. Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS), Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectroscopy (LC/MS) calculation of mass/mass ratios); knowledge in spectroscopic techniques to include, but not limited to, Raman, Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and Ion Mobility Spectrometry and the effects of complex mixtures/formulations on instrumentation capabilities; and expertise in method development with respect to applicable chemical analysis.

Desirable:

• Direct experience working with the DHS/ TSA systems, SOP's, checkpoints, and checked baggage.
• Direct experience with the acquisition of complex Explosive Detection Systems [EDS], Advanced Technology (AT) and Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), Computed Tomography (CT)
• Is preferably knowledgeable of TSA systems and familiar with the DoD or DHS acquisition process.

Required Skills and Education:

• MUST HAVE U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Security Clearance: Must have or be eligible to receive a DHS Secret security clearance. Existing Secret Clearance is a plus.
• DHS Suitability: Must be able to pass DHS Suitability screening or DHS financial responsibility standards. This is simply another security screening.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related science.
• Must have a minimum of 15 years of hands-on field experience or related research experience and degree in explosives related science.

Security Clearance:

• Be able to pass DHS suitability screening or DHS financial responsibility standards.
• Have or be eligible to receive a Secret security clearance. Existing Secret Clearance is a plus.

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

* Health Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

* Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care

* Disability Insurance

* 401K Plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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