Analyst, Technology Protection

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Insurance programs

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Alexandria, VA, is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team supporting technology protection for high-ranking Department of War executives. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and an active TS/SCI clearance. Candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply. You'll analyze complex technical issues and coordinate with experts to ensure the security of critical technology data.

The compensation for this role ranges from USD $130,000 to USD $150,000 per year, complemented by a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant area.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Experience in prioritizing personal workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of a team supporting technology protection.
• Provide expertise to develop strategies for protecting technology data.
• Analyze issues regarding technology protection and provide recommendations.

Skills

Experience in technology protection-related field

Knowledge of programming languages (Python, R, etc.)

Problem framing on complex technical issues

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area

Job description

Overview

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.

Position Details

• Location: US‑VA‑Alexandria
• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Remote: No
• Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of a small, tight‑knit team supporting a Senior Executive body for technology protection‑related matters.
• Provide expertise and new ideas to team members and senior Department of War (DoW) leaders in developing and implementing updated strategies to protect critical technology data.
• Support high‑ranking DoW Senior Executives and interact with other DoW Senior Executives, Flag/General Officers, and their support staffs.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with the full spectrum of DoW technology protection‑related matters, from research through capability deployment/employment.
• Coordinate with technology protection community representatives on issues spanning the full capability lifecycle.
• Compare, analyze and evaluate the relative merits of program activities and alternatives.
• Prepare reports and briefs, summarizing formal events and commentary, requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs, systems, and activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area with 3‑5 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, with a willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with or real‑world exposure to a technology protection‑related field or topic, i.e., intelligence, counterintelligence, security, OPSEC, cybersecurity, SCRM, industrial base protection, etc.
• Emerging leader with a bias for action and preference for working collaboratively on small, mission‑oriented teams.
• Experience with problem framing on complex technical issues.
• Experience or interest in leveraging AI, preferably with a working knowledge of a relevant programming language (i.e., Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Julia, etc.).
• Experience in effectively prioritizing personal workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other desktop applications.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00/Yr. – USD $150,000/Yr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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