AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Research Associate, Associate Principal

AMERICAN SYSTEMS$165K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in engineering, biotechnology, and RDT&E.
  • Master's degree in STEM or MBA, with 5 years recent biotechnology experience.
  • Possession of TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Proficient writing, communication, and briefing skills.
  • Familiarity with DoD RDT&E processes and mission.

Responsibilities

  • Support Secretary of War for S&T Program Protection in biotechnology initiatives.
  • Advise Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues.
  • Evaluate and secure technologies for defense strategy modernization.
  • Represent USD R&E on IPTs and at conferences related to biotechnology.
  • Prepare and conduct meetings on current biotechnology issues.
  • Conduct research analysis in biotechnology.
  • Develop concepts and requirements for emerging technologies in the DoD R&E program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Paid leave.
  • Retirement plans.
  • Insurance programs.
  • Education and training assistance.
Full Job Description
Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities
  • Support the Secretary of War for Science and Technology (S&T) Program Protection 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-edgetechnologyessential 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
    • 10 years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)
    • Master27s degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree
    • TS/SCI Clearance
    • Excellent writing, communication and briefing

    Previous experience with:

    • Department of Defense RDT&E mission and processes.
    • Engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing.
    • Biotechnology programs.
    • Biologicaland biotechnology experimentation
    • Experimentation ofbiologicaleffects for RF and directed energy weapons
    • RF and directed energy capabilities.
Pay Transparency StatementAMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/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.

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1975

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