Research Analyst, Senior - Secret (Ts/Sci Eligibility)

WANTED: Research Analyst, Senior to spearhead the technical literacy of critical DOD technology areas for the Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell (JAPEC) within DOD's OUSD Research & Engineering (R&E) sector support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). The work will be located in College Park, MD.

As a Research Analyst, Senior:

• Spearhead the technical literacy of critical DOD technology areas for the Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell (JAPEC) within DOD's OUSD Research & Engineering (R&E) sector.

• Understand and relay the scope, status and ecosystem of two or more DOD critical technology areas; become the go-to expert in these elected domains in alignment with the DOD mission.

• Serve as an integrator of classified intelligence products and open source research literature to inform next steps and key operations of DOD's partner organizations.

• Research cutting edge science as it relates to intelligence reporting, acting to synthesize a comprehensive view for JAPEC leadership.

• Proactively identify breakthrough technology for novel or sustained military systems, as well as the potential to technology convergence.

• Collaborate across multiple interagency teams to fortify America's approach to safeguarding science and next generation technology.

• Crosswalk adversary technology status with our nation's current research cadence and progress.

A week in the life:

• Interface daily with government sponsors.

• Post on-site with an interdisciplinary team of experts that collectively implement and recommend security features for the nation's most pertinent military technology.

• Conduct in-depth technical and security reviews through literature research and data assessments.

• Devise new approaches, schema and messaging around technology protection and potential for exploitation.

• Access secure networks to synchronize the government's approach to technology protection and sharing best practices.

• Synthesize risk managing and educational material for intelligence, security, academia and government personnel on key data and technologies.

• Lead development of complex gap analyses and risk matrices for high value dual use or military technologies.

Job Requirements

• MS or Higher Degree required in a STEM field (consult DOD critical technology list)

• 10 - 15 years of experience.

• Secret Clearance required. (Should be TS/SCI eligible).

• Proclivity for literature research and data evaluation.

• Strong oral and written skills.

• Strong team orientation.

• Ability to be on-site for classified work and meetings.

• Proactive, organized and mission driven.

• Reliability and effective time management.

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary/hourly range for this position is $105,500 - $176,200. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

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