ResponsibilitiesAs a Research Associate, Associate Principal with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Support the Office of Critical Technologies as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives.
- Advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues.
- Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
- Represent USD R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
- Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for current Biotechnology issues.
- Conduct biotechnology research analysis.
- Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoD's R&E program.
- Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
- Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with Biotechnology.
- Maintain and update Biotechnology modernization roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders.
- Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities.
Qualifications- 5 years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)
- Master's degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree.
- Must have a current and active TS/SCI Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
- Excellent writing, communication and briefing.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. - USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
