Sr. Scientific/Tech Analyst

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or MBA
  • 8+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in U.S. Government science and technology protection
  • Conducted all-source analysis in emerging technology areas
  • Effective communication with U.S. Government stakeholders
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management

Responsibilities

  • Provide analytic support for S&T protection measures for the U.S. Government
  • Deliver in-depth analysis of emerging technologies and trends
  • Produce written analyses for technology demonstrations
  • Support creation of new analytic models and assessment methodologies
  • Engage with academia, industry, and international partners
  • Ensure alignment with U.S. Government S&T priorities
  • Maintain knowledge of the global technology landscape

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid and unpaid time off
Full Job Description
Overview

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

 

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) within JOID provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges.

 

This role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering’s (OUSW(R&E’s)) Science &Technology (S&T) Exploitation and Data Analytics Team. SPA has an immediate need for an analyst to provide onsite support at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA, but may be required to work at alternative sites across the National Capital Region based on client needs.

Responsibilities

The candidate will serve as the S&T Exploitation and Data Analytics Office of OUSW(R&E’s) S&T Program Protection Directorate. Will provide comprehensive analytic support to identify opportunities for employing U.S. Government protection measures such as export controls, leveraging authorities that promote technology competitiveness, and utilizing commercial and U.S. Government funding mechanisms—including venture capital, Defense Production Act authorities, innovation funding, and guaranteed procurement—to advance earlystage National Security Innovation Base technologies toward mature capability. The role also includes delivering indepth scientific and technical allsource analysis of critical and emerging technologies, contributing to assessments of domestic and international development trends, and producing written analyses, presentations, and other products for technology demonstrations and transitions. Support the development of new analytic models, assessment methodologies, and tools to evaluate policy options related to science and technology promotion and protection, as well as the creation and implementation of interDoW and interagency strategies to safeguard DoW investments in critical and emerging technologies such as biotechnology. Requires ongoing engagement with academia, industry, international partners, and the broader research and development community to ensure alignment with DoW and U.S. Government science and technology priorities, maintaining an uptodate understanding of the evolving global technology landscape, and supporting efforts to strengthen domestic competitiveness in critical and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

  Required:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, or an MBA.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience providing analytic scientific and technical support to U.S. Government science and technology protection and promotion efforts.
  • Experience conducting allsource analysis in emerging technology areas.
  • Experience communicating scientific information to and working closely with U.S. Government stakeholders to support strategic planning for emerging technology protection and promotion.
  • Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with computers, search-functionality, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired:

  • Demonstrated ability to work from high-level, limited, and evolving guidance to produce timely and effective results.
  • Ability to work both independently and with personnel from multiple organizations.
  • Familiarity with DoD technology development and acquisition policies.
  • Experience providing expert advice, advocacy, guidance, reporting, documentation, outreach, and engagement—nationally and internationally—with external organizations and interagency U.S. Government partners.
  • Experience developing or designing databases and understanding data structures to support analytic, technical, or programmatic activities.
Pay Range InformationAt SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $180,000.00/Yr.

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