Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist

Job overview

The Environmental Chemist/Hydrologist role is onsite in Fort Belvoir, VA. The annual salary range is $90,000–$120,000. The position supports Applied Research Associates’ 24/7/365 Technical Reachback Support program for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The specialist applies chemistry or hydrology expertise to scientific modeling, analysis, and decision support related to CBRNE scenarios. The work contributes technical assessments and reports for military decision makers as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting operational, research, development, and training needs.

What you'll do

• Provide environmental chemistry or hydrology subject matter expertise
• develop, integrate, test, verify, validate, and apply CBRNE software and scenarios using theoretical and computational methods
• perform scientific modeling and analyses
• prepare reports and technical assessments
• cross-train on models and complete the certification process
• support rotating shifts for 24/7/365 operations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental chemistry

hydrology

cbrne

scientific modeling

technical reachback

dtra support

rotating shifts

24/7/365 operations

fort belvoir va

applied research associates

$90,000–$120,000 per year

top secret clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ARA describes its benefits as addressing employees’ current and future needs
• employee ownership through its ESOP is described.

Why this role

Rotating shifts are required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance are required.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.