Emerging Tech Strategy & Innovation Analyst

McBride; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride is seeking a pro-active candidate to contribute to identifying and cataloguing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) and assess their implications for the Warfare Development Agenda. You will promote EDT-based experiments in realistic settings and coordinate input to EDT activities within ACT S&T POW, supporting foresight, multinational solutions, and capability development.

The role involves advising on adoption pathways, influencing EDTs to address capability shortfalls, and

Qualifications

• Must have analytical ability to interpret EDT documentation and identify adoption pathways.
• Strong English language skills per STANAG 6001 or equivalent.
• Proficiency with PC office automation products (MS Office, internet research).

Responsibilities

• Identify and catalogue Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs).
• Assess EDT implications and adoption opportunities for the Warfare Development Agenda.
• Promote experimentation of EDT-based solutions in realistic environments.
• Provide input to EDT activities within ACT S&T POW for foresight and capability development.
• Influence EDTs addressing capability shortfalls and significant impacts on capabilities.
• Produce EDTs advisory input for strategic foresight and NATO planning efforts.
• Analyze NDPP products and lessons to identify adoption opportunities for EDTs.
• Educate HQ SACT staff on opportunities and risks of EDTs.
• Organize a knowledge base showing current EDT adoption status for NATO and national stakeholders.
• Act as a member of the Innovation Branch and contribute to Branch core tasks.

Skills

Analytical ability

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / ICT or related field

6+ years alternate experience compensation

Job description

McBride is seeking a pro-active candidate to contribute to identifying and cataloguing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) and assess their implications for the Warfare Development Agenda. You will promote EDT-based experiments in realistic settings and coordinate input to EDT activities within ACT S&T POW, supporting foresight, multinational solutions, and capability development.

The role involves advising on adoption pathways, influencing EDTs to address capability shortfalls, and