The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven and employee-focused services and solutions company headquartered in Reston, Virginia.  Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers, across the country and around the globe.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 51-200 employees

The Swift Group, LLC

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For the **OPS Consulting ** team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for a **Research Scientist **to join a dynamic team in **College Park, MD **.

**Research Scientist – Level 1**

The Level 1 Research Scientist evaluates and applies advanced scientific principles to support research and innovation initiatives. This role requires maintaining a strong understanding of emerging technologies, scientific theories, and industry trends to contribute to forward-looking research and potential product development.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Conduct laboratory-based research and experimentation to support scientific studies and innovation efforts.

- Execute scientific studies and analyze results to inform research direction and technical decisions.

- Apply scientific principles and concepts to explore potential inventions, technologies, and products—often years in advance of formal product development.

- Stay current with advancements in scientific literature, industry developments, academic research, and technical conferences.

- Provide expert insight on the application of scientific theories and methodologies.

- Contribute to the development of intellectual property, including research findings and potential innovations.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Physics from an accredited institution.

- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a related field.

- A Master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.

- In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted (total of 6 years required).

- Strong understanding of scientific research methods and analytical techniques.

- Ability to stay current with emerging technologies and scientific advancements.

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

**Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00**

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

Research Scientist 1

For the **OPS Consulting ** team, ‘the power to help’ means helping our clients, helping serve the mission, helping our employees and their families, and helping the community. Headquartered in Hanover, MD. OPS Consulting has over two decades of experience specializing in the most mission-critical operations. We are thought leaders and innovators. The ingenuity of our developers, engineers, cyber experts, linguists, and analysts are dedicated to empowering our clients, fulfilling The Mission, and remaining trusted leaders and advisers in national security and technology solutions.

We are looking for a **Research Scientist **to join a dynamic team in **College Park, MD **.

**Research Scientist – Level 3**

The Level 3 Research Scientist serves as a senior technical expert, applying advanced scientific principles to drive research, innovation, and long-term technology development. This role requires deep subject matter expertise, leadership in scientific studies, and the ability to guide research efforts that may influence future products and capabilities years ahead of development.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Evaluate and provide expert guidance on the application of advanced scientific principles and concepts.

- Maintain in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies, theories, and emerging trends across scientific literature, academia, and industry.

- Plan, design, develop, and execute laboratory research and scientific studies.

- Conduct feasibility studies to assess potential technologies, methods, and innovations.

- Apply scientific principles to support the development of potential inventions and products, often years in advance of formal product roadmaps.

- Coordinate and lead interdepartmental research efforts and collaborative initiatives.

- Provide technical consultation and subject matter expertise across projects within area of specialization.

- Contribute to and support the development of intellectual property, including research findings and innovations.

**Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.

- Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in the field.

- A Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience (10 years total required).

- A PhD may substitute for 4 years of experience (8 years total required).

- In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted (16 years total required).

- Demonstrated expertise in designing and executing complex scientific research and studies.

- Strong ability to lead research initiatives and collaborate across technical disciplines.

- Proven experience providing technical leadership and consultation in specialized scientific domains.

- US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required

The Swift Group and Subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

**Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00**

Pay ranges are a general guideline and not intended as a guaranteed and/or implied final compensation or salary for this job opening. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several different factors including, but not limited to: level of position, complexity of job responsibilities, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, Federal Government contract labor categories, and contract wage rates.

At The Swift Group and Subsidiaries, you will receive comprehensive benefits including but not limited to: healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.

Research Scientist 3

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Quantum Integrators is an international strategy and business consulting group whose mission is to help clients create and sustain competitive advantages. As a truly client-focused firm, our highly trained and experienced consultants consider it their mandate to help your organization achieve what we call a “Quantum State”, optimizing your ERP system. The accomplishments noted within the accompanying people will illustrate the value and vision that we can bring to your Company.

Innovation is driven by technology which in turn is driven by business needs. Our job is to help you achieve corporate success by helping you deploy enterprise solutions bringing together interrelated business processes under a standard architecture that helps the enterprise become more efficient, productive, and agile in response to changing business conditions.  	
Please visit us at www.QuantumIntegrators.com to realize what we do and how we can add value to your ERP investment.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) at Quantum:
We have delivered RPA solutions to various clients spanning almost the entire market domain including Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Staffing and Recruiting, Financial, and Banking.
Being a direct partner of UiPath and with a highly experienced RPA development team; both onshore and offshore, we have successfully automated some of the complex business processes including Automation solutions for ERP - SAP Systems, and other Secure Remote Applications.
We can provide automation POC to showcase our capabilities.

Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Quantum Integrators

**Role: Data Scientist / Statistician **

**Location: Washington DC (Onsite) **

**Only W2 will work **

**10+ years of experience needed **

**JD: **

- Analyze experiment results and validate statistical significance of optimization initiatives.

- Perform statistical analysis, calculate experiment lift and confidence levels, and provide

- data-driven insights to guide decision making.

- Strong expertise in statistics, hypothesis testing, Python/R analytics tools, and data modeling.

**Thanks & Regards, **

**Vandana Shrivastava **

**US IT Recruiter **

O: 609-632-0621 ext.130

E:** **vandana.shrivastava@QuantumIntegrators.com

www.QuantumIntegrators.com

Data Scientist / Statistician

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is a trusted team of government contracting professionals who can rapidly build innovative solutions. We work around the globe to help solve issues in national security and intelligence, information technology, health solutions, DoD logistics and humanitarian relief. Our businesses serve the Cherokee Nation tribe, where 100% of our profits support building a brighter future for tribal citizens.

Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Cherokee Federal

This position requires an active **Public Trust ** clearance or the ability to obtain a **Public Trust ** clearance to be considered.

~~A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen to qualify.~~

The Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division (AFHSD) is seeking a Junior Epidemiologist to join the Epidemiology and Analysis (E&A) branch. This position is responsible for conducting systematic health surveillance and data analysis to support the health and readiness of the Department of War (DoW) personnel. You will work within a professional team of scientists and analysts to provide objective, data-driven insights that inform public health policy and force protection strategies.

**Compensation & Benefits**

Estimated Starting Salary Range for **Junior Epidemiologist **: $80,000 to $85,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

**Junior Epidemiologist Responsibilities Include**

- Utilize SAS to perform descriptive and inferential analyses on vast health datasets, including the Defense Medical Surveillance System (DMSS), to identify and monitor long-term trends in diseases, injuries, and overall health outcomes across the force.

- Support the standardization of the Tri-Service Reportable Medical Events (RME) system by developing, refining, and promoting standard case definitions and data reporting processes.

- Serve as an epidemiological resource for the Army, Navy, and Air Force public health communities. Provide expert consultation and foster inter-service collaboration to standardize and enhance joint health surveillance initiatives.

- Contribute to the development of data-driven reports, presentations, and publications, including the AFHSD’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal, the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR).

- Provide analytical support and subject matter expertise to the E&A Branch Chief and AFHSD leadership to inform strategic decision-making and health policy.

- Represent the E&A branch in technical working groups and inter-service committees Serve as a point of contact for routine data inquiries from external partners.

- Regularly attend and contribute to recurring branch, division, and DoW-wide public health meetings.

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

**Junior Epidemiologist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested**

- Master of Public Health (MPH) in epidemiology or a related public health discipline.

- 1-3 years of relevant public health experience, with a strong preference for roles involving quantitative data analysis.

- Demonstrated proficiency in SAS for data management and statistical analysis is required.

- Exceptional analytical, scientific writing, and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

- A collaborative mindset with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

- Proven ability to maintain strong client relationships.

- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

- Prior experience with Department of Defense (DoD) medical/health databases (e.g., DMSS, MHS GENESIS, ESSENCE).

- Familiarity with the Military Health System (MHS) and previous experience in a federal government or contracting environment.

- Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

**Company Information**

**Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) ** is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and **serving ** the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about **CNSP **, visit cherokee-federal.com.

**#CherokeeFederal**

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

- Epidemiology Analyst

- Public Health Analyst

- Disease Surveillance Specialist

- Epidemiology Research Assistant

- Public Health Data Analyst

- Epidemiology

- Disease Surveillance

- Public Health

- Data Analysis

- Outbreak Investigation

**Legal Disclaimer: **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations.

Junior Epidemiologist

**Role: Data Scientist / Statistician **

**Location: ** Onsite – Washington DC

**Responsibilities **

- Analyze experiment results and validate the statistical significance of optimization initiatives.

- Perform statistical analysis and calculate experiment lift and confidence levels.

- Provide data-driven insights to support and guide business decision-making.

**Required Skills **

- Strong understanding of statistical analysis and experimentation methodologies.

- Strong expertise in statistics, hypothesis testing, Python/R analytics tools, and data modelling.

- Experience with confidence interval calculations and lift analysis.

- Ability to interpret complex datasets and present actionable insights.

At the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Resources, we believe that people are the heart of public service. Behind every city initiative, every community program, and every moment of care delivered to residents, there is a dedicated employee making it happen. We’re proud to support over 38,000 individuals who wake up each day committed to serving Washington, DC with integrity, compassion, and excellence. 
DCHR’s work goes beyond benefits and staffing; our commitment is focused on building careers that matter, nurturing talent that reflects the rich details of our city, and creating pathways for growth, belonging, and purpose 

Guided by the Office of the Director, our seven divisions work in harmony to ensure that every employee feels valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. Together we’re advancing Mayor Bowser’s vision for a government that is responsive, inclusive, and worthy of the public trust

This is more than human resources. This is human impact. And we are honored to help shape the workforce that shapes the District 


Our mission is to foster a world-class culture that attracts, develops and retains a well-qualified diverse workforce to carry out the District’s operations for the benefit of its residents, visitors and customers.

We strive to improve processes and programs for the betterment of District government employees, residents, applicants and other stakeholders.  

We work to ensure we retain a workforce that is comprised of individuals with integrity, character and dedication to Mayor Bowser’s vision for the District.

DCHR’s is counseled from the Office of the Director which also oversees the Office of the General Counsel and the agency’s six other divisions:  Administrative Services, Audit and Compliance, Policy and Staffing Services, Workforce Development, Benefits and Retirement, Compensation and Classification.

Industry: Human Resources Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

DC Department of Human Resources

**Job Summary**

This is an Interdisciplinary Position that involves work in two different occupations which may be filled under the Forensic Scientist, 0401 Series or the Crime Scene Analyst, 0301 Series, depending on the qualifications of the person selected.

This position is located in the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). The mission of DFS is to provide high quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services using best practices and best available technology, focusing on unbiased science and transparency, to enhance public safety and health. The position is responsible for recognizing and recovering evidence in criminal investigations at the scene(s) of crime(s) by analyzing, photographing, collecting, preserving, and presenting physical evidence. Crime scenes include person crimes, such as homicides, sexual assaults, and robberies, as well as property crimes and traffic accidents, etc.

**Duties And Responsibilities**

Investigates assigned crime scenes in various locations in the city; assists with sealing the crime scene to protect and preserve important and critical evidence. Collects fingerprints/palm prints, tire and shoe prints, tool mark impressions, firearms, hair, clothing, fibers, and biological evidence or any other physical evidence deemed necessary to facilitate positive identification and/or elimination. Analyzes and records crime scenes showing correlation between evidence and the scene. Performs various chemical and photographic processes in the field or laboratory. Photographs evidence at the crime scene that specifically correlates with collected data and other evidence deemed appropriate for the case. Processes evidence on the scene and in the laboratory using latent print powders, chemical solutions, forensic light sources, and various cameras, lenses, and filters in order to develop and preserve evidence. Ensures that all persons who enter/visit the crime scene do not tamper with any evidence to avoid "evidence tampering" which might become an issue in court proceedings.

Assists with improving operations, decrease turnaround times, streamlines work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly with other scientists/staff members or the public to provide seamless customer service. Observes/complies with the established and/or standard evidence control procedures to maintain the proper chain-of-custody of evidence, collected evidence, proper packaging, and storage to maintain integrity, and ensures evidence is locked securely in a designated location before and after analysis. Keeps up to date on current studies, best industry practices, pamphlet, journals, and books relevant to the field of forensic science or crime scene. Testifies in court in connection with the evidence processed, developed, and preserved. Prepares detailed reports and supplements; accepts documents, and bar-codes evidence associated with each crime scene case.

**Qualifications And Education**

Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

**Or**

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition, applicants must have specialized experience. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

**Licensure and Certifications**

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Incumbents must be able to successfully complete the DFS Crime Scene Sciences Competency Testing.

**Work Environment**

This position’s duty station will be housed within the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL) which is a protection-sensitive facility. As such, incumbents of this position are designated as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and other requirements as applicable. Due to the handling of primary evidence, the applicant will be required to submit a buccal swab for the purposes of the DNA Quality Control database for the DFS.

The nature of the DFS mission necessarily involves the potential risks associated with biological or chemical hazards, including morgue functions. Although contact with these functions is intended to be minimal, the risks are nevertheless possible; training to recognize, address, and mitigate these risks is required as is dealing with potentially personally difficult topics, such as crime, death, and disease.

Work is performed in the field at the crime scenes; in the laboratory during the analysis, and autopsies, as well as in an office setting when preparing documentation/reports, etc. Also work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements and travel/walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. The incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, toxic substances, and blood borne pathogens and is required to follow safe field and laboratory practices and wear protective clothing, including facial masks, safety glasses, gloves, etc. May be exposed to various objectionable material (e.g., pornography, etc.). The work may require the incumbent to be in unstable locations necessitating the wearing of a ballistic safety vest. The position requires the use of electronic communication devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, communication radios, and wireless computers.

**Other Significant Facts**

**Tour of Duty: ** Shift, weekend, and holiday work is required. Overtime before or after the daily tour may be required. Mandatory overtime (scheduled or unscheduled) may be required.

**Pay Plan, Series and Grade: ** CS-0401/0301-11

**Promotion Potential: ** No known promotion potential

**Type of Appointment: ** Career Service (CS) - Regular Appointment

**Collective Bargaining Unit: ** This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement, National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local R3-09, and subject to pay an agency service fee (union dues) through direct payroll deduction.

**Position Suitability: ** This position has been deemed **Safety Sensitive ** under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, you must successfully pass a criminal background and drug and alcohol screening as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks, background investigations, and drug tests for the duration of your tenure.

**Position Designation: **This position has been designated as Essential and acceptance of this offer confirms you agree to adhere to the policies in sections 1271 and 1274 of DPM Chapter 12, regarding essential/emergency employees. As an essential employee, you will be required to either report to work, stay at work, or telework (if directed to do so) during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency where your duties have been deemed as critical District government functions/operations. You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.).

**Residency Preference: **Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

**EEO Statement: ** The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Forensic Scientist (Crime Scene)/Crime Scene Analyst

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally. Discover more at SHRM.org.

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Industry: Human Resources Services
Company Size: 201-500 employees

SHRM

SHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. As the trusted authority on all things work, SHRM is the foremost expert, researcher, advocate, and thought leader on issues and innovations impacting today’s evolving workplaces.  With nearly 340,000 members in 180 countries, SHRM touches the lives of more than 362 million workers and their families globally.

**Summary**

Ready to turn words into measurable results? Step into a high-energy role where your copy sparks action in seconds. As our performance copywriter, you drive engagement and real-time purchases across fast-moving digital channels — paid ads, SMS, and email. Forget traditional brand storytelling. Here, you harness urgency, precision, and creativity to stop the scroll, fuel decision-making, and win business in an instant.

**Responsibilities**

- Write Compelling Copy: Craft scroll-stopping ad copy, hooks, headlines, and calls to action for paid social and digital placements.

- Develop Campaigns: Build high-converting SMS and email campaigns that connect with reader emotions and inspire positive action.

- Demonstrate Strategic Agility: Apply industry trends to improve team processes, identify emerging challenges, and connect your daily writing tasks to broader business goals.

- Lead With Influence: Communicate effectively across creative, marketing, product, and brand teams. Use diverse perspectives to solve problems and support a collaborative environment.

- Make Data-Informed Decisions: Test, iterate, and optimize copy continuously based on performance data, such as click-through rates and conversion rates.

- Align Messaging: Ensure all copy matches the funnel stage and buyer intent. Translate service-based offerings into empathetic, relatable solutions

- Translate Complex Offerings: Turn services, frameworks, and enterprise solutions into clear business outcomes, such as growth, efficiency, and risk reduction.

- Other duties as assigned.

**Education & Experience Requirements**

**Education:**

- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business, or a related field.

**Experience:**

- At least 5 years of progressively complex experience in a performance copywriting role, ideally with medium to large brands.

- A proven track record of writing copy tied directly to conversion metrics, such as clicks, leads, and revenue.

- A deep understanding of digital buyer behavior, fast-scroll reading patterns, and A/B testing.

- High proficiency in using artificial intelligence tools to speed up workflows and improve work quality. We believe AI amplifies human capability.

- Strong ability to absorb and synthesize large amounts of information into a few clear points.

- Comfort working with changing targets and the ability to operate at a fast pace without dropping quality.

- Excellent project and time management skills to ensure you always hit your deadlines.

- An entrepreneurial spirit and a habit of taking the initiative to develop new ideas, find collaboration opportunities, and navigate ambiguity

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**

- Writing concise, high-impact copy that converts in seconds.

- Turning complex services into simple, tangible value propositions.

- Using behavioral psychology, such as urgency, social proof, and loss aversion, to drive action.

- Creating compelling hooks that stop the scroll.

- Adapting tone and structure across ads, SMS, and email.

- Writing for skimmers by prioritizing clarity, speed, and precision over cleverness.

- Crafting short website copy that provides clarity for human readers while supporting SEO needs.

- Writing product copy that motivates buyers rather than just listing features.

What Success Looks Like

- Your copy consistently improves engagement and conversion rates.

- Your messaging makes our service offerings easy to understand and highly desirable.

- Your work shows a measurable impact on our sales pipeline and total revenue.

Physical Requirements

This position operates in a typical office environment and requires the ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical requirements may include:

- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and using office equipment.

- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.

- Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with colleagues and stakeholders.

Work Environment

**Hybrid Position (3 Days In-Office, 2 Days Remote):**

- This position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence [three days per week] and remote work [two days per week]. Core business hours begin between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and end between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. local time. The office environment includes a standard workstation setup with collaborative spaces, while remote work requires a reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home workspace. Employees must maintain availability during standard business hours and adhere to company policies for both in-office and remote work.

**Travel: ** 0 – 10%

~~The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $98,000 per year. This range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. SHRM offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. The benefits for this position include professional growth and development, health, dental, vision, well-being, health savings, flexible spending, retirement, open leave, and annual discretionary bonus and incentives~~

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

SHRM is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Senior Specialist, Performance Copywriter

STR is driven to deliver impact. We take pride in formulating solutions to the nation's newest, hardest problems through sustained innovation and application of technology.

As the world becomes increasingly inter-connected, our model for keeping society safe must evolve. STR is leading the way, with cutting edge cybersecurity tools that wrangle complexity, analytics toolsets that drive sensemaking to the user, sensing that exploits the intricacies of physics, and systems that deliver capability to make us safer.

Our people and our values drive us. We are an employee-owned company that seeks lasting, long-term contribution and not short-term returns. We strive to leave the world a little better and safer each day, both through our work and our interactions with each other. We believe that by coming together and working together, we can achieve greater impact than we ever could alone.

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

**About the Team:**

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems and platforms in support of national security. We have a particular focus on airborne/surface/space based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. We work on full system prototypes, experiment campaigns, and next generation technology components. Specific technical areas include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing algorithms, machine learning algorithms, tracking/fusion, autonomous systems, as well as real-time embedded processor implementation.

The Systems Autonomy, Analysis, and Modeling (SAAM) Group within the Sensors Division uses modeling and simulation (M&S) to analyze system capabilities, develop enabling algorithms, and take these integrated systems through test. We focus on the capabilities and limitations of ground, air, surface, and space sensing and counter sensing platforms and the resource management of these assets to assure the survivability of US air and space assets. SAAM also leverages the emerging use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence in uncrewed systems and techniques to collect, fuse, and understand sensor data across full systems of systems to assure mission success. SAAM is developing software and hardware tools and datasets to support these analyses, including algorithms, processing chains, and scenarios to inform and deploy onto both prototype demonstration systems & operational systems. Our main customer focus is on Air Force, Navy, and DARPA research programs.

**The Role:**

The SAAM group is seeking a Researcher to join high-performing teams conducting large scale simulations and analysis to inform critical national security decisions. You will work with scientists and engineers to design mission-relevant scenarios, extend and modify complex simulation frameworks, and extract actionable insights from simulation results. This role requires both hands-on technical development—coding new capabilities and integrating models—and analytical thinking to interpret results and communicate findings to diverse audiences from program managers to senior leadership.

**What You Will Do:**

- Develop and modify large scale simulations using frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or similar defense simulation environments to model complex operational scenarios

- Code and integrate system components including sensors, communications, command & control, weapons, and threat models using multiple programming languages including C++, Python, and MATLAB

- Design mission-relevant scenarios and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging capabilities in representative operational environments

- Analyze simulation outputs to identify trends, draw meaningful conclusions, and make data-driven recommendations

- Present findings clearly and persuasively to technical and non-technical audiences at all organizational levels, from engineers to executives

- Verify, validate, and test models and simulation frameworks to ensure fidelity and accuracy

- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to support program execution and related research and development projects

**Who You Are:**

- BS degree with 2+ years relevant experience, OR MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related STEM field

- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government

- Experience with modeling and simulation tools for system performance analysis, mission planning, or capability assessment (e.g., large-scale defense simulations, multi-agent systems, discrete event simulation, or similar complex environments)

- Proficient in object-oriented programming with demonstrated experience in at least two of: C/C++, Python, MATLAB

- Demonstrated ability to develop, modify, or extend simulation models or analysis tools—not just running pre-built scenarios, but creating new capabilities

- Strong analytical skills with ability to critically evaluate data, identify insights, and draw defensible conclusions

- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

- Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to excel under limited guidance

**Even Better:**

- Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level

- Hands-on experience with large-scale defense simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, JSE, or comparable platforms, including scenario development and model integration

- 3+ years of programming experience with complex simulation environments or open architecture systems

- Experience with modern software development practices including version control (Git), continuous integration, unit testing frameworks, and code reviews

- Background in systems analysis or operations research with coursework or experience in optimization, statistics, or decision analysis

- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and system performance assessment methodologies

- Experience with algorithm optimization for real-time systems, especially radar, EW, or remote sensing applications

- Track record of briefing senior technical or government leadership on study results and recommendations

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 - $138,000

~~The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.~~

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

~~STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.~~

~~If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.~~

~~Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws. ~~

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