Provides technical advice on projects or tasks that are highly complex. Applies expertise to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans. Performs highly specialized technical tasks associated with cutting-edge technologies. Known as a Subject Matter Expert in the technical field or area.
- Works with user groups to solve business problems with available technology including hardware, software, databases, and peripherals.
- Develops and implements processes that enable agile teaming to maximize talent utilization across the customer organization.
- In depth understanding of emerging IT technologies in order to create directorate level business processes.
- Partners with various stakeholder organizations to lead planning and business process improvement efforts.
- Establishes needed processes, governance structures, performance metrics and reporting.
- Applies expert functional knowledge and experience to significant business projects or processes.
- Maintains expertise by in-depth involvement in the state-of-the-art research and technology development in the field.
- Monitors and/or participates in industry user forums, working groups in area of expertise.
- As needed, identifies the most qualified internal resources and/or contractor team to assist with tasks. Selects contractors, frames statements of work, and directs the work of the team to assure technical and financial milestones are met.
- May lead a small team of capable technical staff members and advises/mentors developing technical staff, does not have direct management responsibility.
- Coaches and mentors internal staff in associated technical areas of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred
- Industry leading certification for technical expertise preferred
- 12+ years of experience in a technical field
Other Job Specific Skills- Process oriented, conceptually driven and possess the ability to think strategically and work collaboratively in a highly technical setting.
- Demonstrated success in developing strategic goals and leading complex programs.
- Experience with project development lifecycle and systems operations.
- Proven ability to interact with customers, senior leadership and program managers in a highly matrixed environment.
- Proven ability to develop and extend network of working level contacts to facilitate behind the scenes coordination.
- Proven experience in designing, developing, and delivering executive level communication on organization transformation and business process changes. Ability to prepare presentations and to present information to senior managers.
- Ability to work and apply creativity in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilize creative problem-solving and communication--oral and written--skills, emphasizing the abilities to articulate, explain, and deliver technical concepts and issues to non-technical business leadership.
- Recognized in field of expertise as an expert.
Compensation RangesCompensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
