Overview:
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues. SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future. We have an immediate need for a Translational Bioscience SETA to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.
Responsibilities:
The Translational Bioscience SETA will provide scientific, technical, and program management support for advanced research and development programs spanning biotechnology, trauma biology, immunology, biochemistry, therapeutics, and related biomedical sciences. The position will work closely with a DARPA Program Manager to translate ambitious scientific concepts into executable research programs, evaluate technical progress, identify scientific and programmatic risk, coordinate performers and government stakeholders, and accelerate promising technologies toward operational or clinical use. The SETA will support multiple bioscience programs across the portfolio and must be able to rapidly develop technical depth in emerging areas, critically evaluate complex scientific approaches, and help convert research findings into actionable program decisions.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or PharmD, with substantial research and development experience 16+ years of experience and advanced training in biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, pharmacology, biomedical engineering, translational medicine, or a related discipline Ability to operate across multiple areas of modern biotechnology Active Secret clearance Able to report to Arlington, VA up to full-time based upon client needs Desired: PhDActive TS/SCI clearance Experience managing multidisciplinary research programs, working with biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies, supporting regulatory development, or transitioning biomedical technologies toward clinical or operational use Pay Range Information At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $190,000.00/Yr. Job SummaryID: 2026-23646
Category: Engineering & Technical Services
Security Clearance Requirement: Secret
Type: Regular Full-Time
Level: Senior
