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Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Science Advisor to work in our Arlington, Virginia office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. Salary Range: $180,000 - $220,000 Everforth ECS Federal is seeking a Senior Science Advisor candidate to provide onsite support to DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO). MTO plays a key role in breakthroughs and innovative technologies, which requires a superior level of technical, analytical, financial, and general administrative support encompassing a broad range of expertise in technologies and disciplines for existing and future DARPA MTO efforts. The successful candidate will support a DARPA program manager by participating in or leading all activities in project management, technical and programmatic risk analysis, program-funded test coordination, and coordination with members of the Department of Defense for transition. The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating meetings, assessing performer technical progress, projecting performer outcomes, and ensuring that project management best practices are followed by performers, independent verification and validation (IV&V) entities funded by DARPA, and within DARPA itself. Duties range from developing point papers, slide decks, and other materials that convey the need, status, and importance of a program to researching unique problem set ideas to aid in National Security priorities. Required Skills * Master's Degree * Active DOD Secret clearance of the ability to obtain one * 18+ years of experience * Uniquely qualifying research, credentials, or education; universally recognized as the expert/authority in a highly specified scientific area. * Mature judgement required to advise senior government personnel on complex scientific and technical matters with strategic implications. * Demonstrated experience in executive-level scientific advisory roles with ability to translate complex scientific concepts into strategic recommendations for senior leadership. * Individual will have successfully demonstrated the ability to independently conduct the most sophisticated analysis to offer strategic recommendations, solutions, and alternatives to resolve complex R&D issues, concerns, problems, or methods in areas related to DARPA Technical Offices. * Demonstrated experience providing scientific counsel at the highest levels of government and research organizations. * Experience with basic and applied research and prior experience as a DARPA Program Manager or senior SETA contractor is highly desirable. * Extensive published articles in Field of Expertise with demonstrated international recognition and thought leadership within the scientific community. * Strong oral and written communication skills required to advise senior government personnel and present complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Desired Skills * At least fifteen (15) years extensive experience, background and knowledge of one or more DARPA programs is highly desirable. * At least ten (10) years of experience working with DARPA Program Managers is highly desirable. ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. is the federal segment of , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow. We value: * Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams * Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!