Senior Technical Advisor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area.
Essential Responsibilities:- Support leadership by providing expert technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations.
- Lead and oversee the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced technical strategies.
- Review, assess, and advise on emerging technologies, industry standards and best practices to ensure organizational readiness and agility.
- Mentor HQ and field personnel, fostering knowledge transfer and workforce development.
- When directed, serve as the principal technical liaison to government, industry, and academic partners, representing the organization in high level forums and engagements.
- With Government oversight, provide support for strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making processes requiring deep technical expertise.
Minimum Requirements:- Active Top Secret
- Advanced degree (Masters is acceptable, PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience in a specific technical field as required by leadership (e.g. critical infrastructure, nuclear weapons engineering, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, etc).
- The Senior Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing high level technical guidance, strategic direction, and advisory support in their specialized field.
- Proven leadership, and the ability to influence decision making at the senior executive and stakeholder levels.
- Ensure that complex technical challenges are addressed with innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions that align with organizational goals.
- Recognized subject matter expert within a given field, with a demonstrated record of technical excellence and leadership.
- Proven ability to influence, advise, and brief senior executives, government officials and external stakeholders.
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Compensation Details:$200k-235k
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:05/06/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
