Research Analyst Job Listing at SPA in College Park, MD (Job ID 2024-18338)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field in one of OUSD (R&E) Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) or a related discipline; CTAs fields include but are not limited to biology, chemistry, engineering, cyber, software/computational science, aerospace, quantum, and microelectronics.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with conducting in-depth technical and security risk assessments through literature research and data evaluation.
• Experience working with an interdisciplinary team of experts that collectively implement and recommend security features for the nation's most pertinent technology.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with computers, search-functionality, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Desired: 

• Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters, PhD) in one of OUSD (R&E)'s CTAs or a related STEM discipline.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience working on an inter-governmental Task Force or with the DoD Intelligence/Counterintelligence Community.
• Demonstrated ability to work from high-level, limited and evolving guidance in order 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.

The candidate will serve as an OUSD (R&E) Research Analyst conducting collaboration with the NCITF, the NCIJTF, onsite USG clients, and Senior Executives at the Pentagon. Will respond to emergent requests for technology risk assessments synthesizing information from diverse sources resulting in recommendations for enhanced protection of the Defense Department's critical technologies and programs. To support this, the candidate will be expected to take the initiative to proactively search out and engage with intelligence, security, academia, and government personnel to collect key data and sources to inform assessments. The position will also support the development of complex gap analyses and risk matrices for high-value dual-use or military technologies to identify opportunities to maintain, and potentially increase, U.S. technological advantage. The candidate will be expected to work full-time on client site at ARLIS in College Park, MD, with the potential of working at alternative sites across the NCR based on client needs.