The Senior S&T Analyst will serve as a key liaison among acquisition, research and development (R&D), science and technology (S&T), fleet maintenance, engineering, and industrial base stakeholders. This position requires a strong understanding of Navy organizations, technology transition processes, and the interaction between research organizations and acquisition programs.
ResponsibilitiesScience & Technology Strategy Support- Support senior government leaders in the development and execution of Surface Navy science and technology strategies, roadmaps, and investment priorities.
- Research, analyze, and assess emerging technologies with applicability to naval modernization, sustainment, maintenance, and readiness initiatives.
- Coordinate with stakeholders across NAVSEA, OPNAV, ONR, DARPA, Department of Defense organizations, and industry partners to identify capability gaps and technology opportunities.
- Assist in developing technology insertion strategies and transition plans that align with Navy and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) priorities.
Technology Assessment and Transition- Evaluate Office of Naval Research (ONR), Future Naval Capability (FNC), and other research initiatives for potential transition to operational Navy programs.
- Analyze technology readiness, implementation risks, funding requirements, and transition opportunities.
- Support the development and management of Technology Transition Agreements (TTAs) and related transition documentation.
- Monitor technology development efforts and provide status updates, recommendations, and risk assessments to government leadership.
- Assist in documenting lessons learned, best practices, and standardized technology transition processes.
Surface Navy Modernization Support- Coordinate among acquisition, fleet, engineering, maintenance, and research communities to support technology insertion initiatives across Surface Navy platforms.
- Identify fleet capability gaps and develop recommendations for future technology investments.
- Collaborate with shipbuilding, maintenance, modernization, and industrial base stakeholders to evaluate innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Develop technology insertion roadmaps that incorporate Navy requirements, commercial technology trends, and opportunities for cross-platform implementation.
Program Analysis and Strategic Planning- Conduct technical, programmatic, and budgetary assessments of Navy research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) programs.
- Analyze program plans, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics to identify technical and programmatic risks.
- Prepare recommendations for leadership regarding technology investments, transition decisions, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Support the development of executive-level briefings, reports, white papers, decision memoranda, and strategic communications.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration- Serve as an interface between government organizations, laboratories, warfare centers, shipyards, industry partners, and academia.
- Participate in technical working groups, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), program reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
- Support engagement with organizations including:
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- Naval Research Laboratory (NRL)
- DARPA
- Maritime Industrial Base (MIB)
- NAVSEA SEA 04 and SEA 05
- National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP)
- Other Department of Defense organizations
- Prepare detailed meeting summaries, action items, and after-action reports for senior leadership.
Corrosion Control and Maintenance Technologies- Support technology initiatives related to corrosion prevention, maintenance optimization, repair technologies, and fleet sustainment.
- Coordinate with organizations including SURFMEPP, Surface Team One, SEA 05, and related stakeholders to assess and promote corrosion-control technologies and best practices.
QualificationsEducation- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Systems Engineering, Technology Management, or a related technical discipline.
- Master's degree preferred.
Experience- 10+ years of experience supporting Navy, Department of Defense, or maritime technology programs.
- Experience working with Navy acquisition, research and development, science and technology, engineering, maintenance, or modernization organizations.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating emerging technologies and supporting technology transition activities.
- Experience developing executive briefings, strategic plans, and technical analyses for senior leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of Navy and DoD science and technology processes.
- Understanding of technology readiness, transition planning, and innovation management.
- Familiarity with ONR, DARPA, NAVSEA, OPNAV, and related stakeholder organizations.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple organizations and stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Teams.
Security Requirements- Active Secret Clearance required.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting NAVSEA Surface Warfare programs.
- Experience with maintenance, modernization, shipbuilding, industrial base, or corrosion-control initiatives.
- Knowledge of Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Manufacturing Technology (ManTech), or NSRP programs.
- Experience developing technology roadmaps and transition agreements.
- Familiarity with Surface Navy readiness, sustainment, and lifecycle management processes.
