Ballistics Research Assistant

PRIMARY FUNCTION

We are seeking a qualified Ballistics Research Assistant to support the efforts of the FBI Ballistic Research Facility (BRF). The BRF conducts leading Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) into ammunition, firearms, ballistic protective garments, and related materials. The successful candidate will assist existing research staff in providing support to federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct RDT&E primarily focused on ammunition, weapons, and protective armor.
• Perform ballistic gelatin testing, motion analysis, and destructive weapons testing according to FBI protocols. ​
• Provide technical support and prepare detailed reports and presentations using common computer software.
• Assist in the preparation of precision hand-loaded ammunition for long-range precision fire assessments.
• Conduct terminal performance testing of ammunition, including velocity and accuracy assessments.
• Maintain proficiency in the use of current Bureau-issued or approved firearms.
• Occasionally provide firearms instruction/range safety support during live fire events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in ballistic research, with an emphasis on testing ammunition, ballistic protective garments, and weapons.
• FBI (or approved equivalent) training/certification as a firearms instructor, observer/sniper, and police instructor preferred.
• Current or prior experience as a law enforcement officer is advantageous.
• Demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement firearms and ammunition.
• Expertise in ballistic research and testing techniques, including the use of Oehler Ballistic Instruments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate degree in a Medicine or Science
• 10 years of relative experience
• Active Secret Clearance

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• A fast-paced multi-tasking customer service oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.  Overtime may be required.

The Company’s policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, the Company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.