Biomanufacturing Senior SME & Strategy Advisor

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Biomanufacturing SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. You will advise on strategic direction, develop technology roadmaps, and produce executive-level materials to support modernization initiatives.

You will coordinate with DoW RDT&E stakeholders, analyze programs, and prepare briefings and reports for senior leadership, ensuring mission success in national defense capabilities. A TS/SCI eligibility and U.S.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the applicable office.
• PhD in a relevant hard science or engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).
• Demonstrated expertise in Biomanufacturing technology.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoW RDT&E community and working with senior technical and acquisition stakeholders.
• Must have a current and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the office leadership as a subject matter expert in Biomanufacturing processes and technologies.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and emerging capability gaps relevant to the Biomanufacturing portfolio.
• Develop technology roadmaps, strategic assessments, presentations, and executive-level products to support modernization initiatives and investment planning.
• Coordinate and engage with the RDT&E community including government laboratories, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners.
• Analyze and track technical programs across the Department; assist in technical evaluations, requirements development, and transition planning.
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products in support of senior leadership decision‑making.

Skills

Biomanufacturing

RDT&E domain knowledge

Education

PhD in a relevant hard science or engineering

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Biomanufacturing SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. You will advise on strategic direction, develop technology roadmaps, and produce executive-level materials to support modernization initiatives.

You will coordinate with DoW RDT&E stakeholders, analyze programs, and prepare briefings and reports for senior leadership, ensuring mission success in national defense capabilities. A TS/SCI eligibility and U.S.