The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) has a need for multiple individuals to provide Subject Matter Expert support for engineering analysis, modeling, testing, and software development services in support of the DTRA Target Assessment Technologies Division in Reston, VA. please note that the FOCs is looking for many people from diverse backgrounds relevant to this work and does not require an applicant to have experience in all disciplines listed below.

These services will support DTRA Research and Development (R&D) activities as well as Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities that examine Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) facilities/processes and Underground Facilities (UGFs) of interest. 

SERVICES INCLUDE:

Develop technologies designed to defeat or disrupt WMD, UGFs, and associated processes.  Develop models and assessments of WMD and underground systems and auxiliary support and supply systems.    Develop software tools to more effectively identify, examine, assess, model, defeat WMD and UGFs and processes.  Identify WMD and UGF vulnerabilities, tactics, defeat vectors, and systems or methods/procedures needed to cause disruption or defeat.   Test and validate defeat concepts for WMD and UGFs. Transition mature technologies, tools, and methodologies to identified customers. Integrating all source intelligence information to develop WMD and UGF characterizations to meet customer requirements.  Utilizing analytical tools to analyze and assess WMD and UGF processes and operations.    Using all-source intelligence, models, analysis reports, and sound engineering and science principles in identifying vulnerabilities and defeat opportunities for WMD and UGFs.

REQUIRED DISCIPLINES AND EXPERIENCES:

Engineering:  Degrees:  MS preferred, followed by BS, then PhD Mechanical Industrial Big Power Structural Chemical Biological Nuclear Materials Geological Systems Science Materials Mechanics Finite Element Analysis Computational Fluid Dynamics Chemistry Geology Physics Nuclear Biology Software Design Development Engineering AI/ML IT High Performance Computing (HPC) Maintenance LAN Maintenance Desktop, Laptop, Peripherals Maintenance Admin: Front Desk, Logistics, Personnel management

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

For science and Engineering disciplines: MS preferred, followed by BS, then PhD for IT and software disciplines: Bachelors degree

CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

U.S. Citizenship required Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain SCI and Poly

 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 10 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

 We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click  to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

 The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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