M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations who desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include digital transformation, software development, cloud migration, applications & infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery & analytics, and IT talent solutions.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Part-Time Engineer or Physicist – Support Services to work remotely on a government contract for a client located in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

Support the development of requirements and objectives for solicitations and other initiatives that address electromagnetic interference and geomagnetic disturbance hazards threats.
Perform technical reviews of proposed projects and work in progress.
Attend meetings, workshops, or other technical events in support of or in lieu of program managers, to help ensure adequate coverage of key events and documentation of important technical issues or outcomes.
Assess risks associated with cyber threats, physical vulnerabilities, EMP/GMD, and natural hazards and provide recommendations to mitigate those risks through the use of appropriate tools and technologies.
Offer guidance and recommendations based on best practices and industry standards to support the development and deployment of tools and technologies addressing cyber, physical, EMP/GMD, and natural hazards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Ability to provide 20 hours of support per week (schedule to be determined based on project needs and availability).
Travel may be required, approximately one trip per quarter (any travel requirements would be communicated at least one month in advance).
5 – 7+ years of relevant experience described above should emphasize the assessment and/or mitigation of risks to electric transmission and distribution systems and components due to electromagnetic interference, high-altitude electromagnetic pulses, and/or geomagnetic disturbances. Experience addressing their effects on other industrial control systems components is helpful.
Sufficient experience to assess the relevance and potential impacts of proposed and ongoing RD&D to reducing risk.
Knowledge of electromagnetic and geomagnetic hazards.
Active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred but not required.

Full-Time Employee Compensation

M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Salary Range

$60,000—$180,000 USD

M9 Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer – AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled.

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M9 is subject to Executive Order 11246, which requires government contractors to take affirmative action to ensure that equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment. Please click here to complete M9s Voluntary Self-Identification Form and then email it to hr@m9solutions.com. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact M9’s Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or at 703-936-0880.

With 14+ years of proven delivery and steady growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diversity in driving the vision of the company.

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