Directed Energy Subject Matter Expert

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Working on the Defense critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, and more. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoD leaders and stakeholders across the S&T community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes impacting the Department's most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.

Support the office of the Principal Director (PD) for Directed Energy within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering as a subject matter expert
• Advise the Principal Director on the strategic direction for the DE technology portfolio and develop relevant products
• Develop a technology roadmap to outline future DE developments for DoD in consultation with the PD and develop relevant products
• Assist in outreach to the S&T community to enable DE technology development including other U.S. Government, industry, academia, and international partners
• Analyze and track DE programs across DoD; assist in technical evaluation of programs; assist in development of requirements
• Assist with and prepare presentations, reports, and other business products as directed by the PD

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility within the last 24 months
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and 10 years of applicable experience