Senior Research Analyst, Lead - Secret (TS/SCI eligible)

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WANTED: Senior Research Analyst, Lead to provide 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 Senior Research Analyst, Lead:

• 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 as a Senior Research Analyst, Lead:

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

• MS or Higher Degree required in a STEM field (consult DOD critical technology list).
• 8 - 10 years of experience.
• Secret Clearance required. Should be TS eligible. Should be 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 $175,000 - $190,000. 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.