Jr. Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst (N)

SimIS Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Junior Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst (N) to conduct research, data collection, and technical analysis in support of EDT assessments.

The position is onsite and focuses on evaluating next‑gen technologies for NATO-related programs. You will assist in producing research papers, operating concepts, and analytical studies while learning TRL methodologies and military capability considerations within a defense context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in technology research, systems analysis, or defense R&D.
• Academic research experience or internships in defense-related R&D organizations.
• Familiarity with technology readiness level (TRL) assessment methodologies.
• Basic understanding of military operations and capability requirements.
• Research and analytical skills including data analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis of multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Support the exploration, understanding, and assessment of EDT focus areas (such as Artificial Intelligence, robotic and autonomous systems, quantum technologies, novel materials and advanced manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, energy and propulsion technologies, biotechnology and human enhancement, next generation networks (e.g. 5G and 6G) and others) to enhance cooperation, planning and information sharing with Allies, Partners and non-NATO actors.
• Produce Research Papers exploring topics in depth, based on information from sources such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites.
• Deliver operating concepts for employing specified military capabilities in the achievement of a stated objective or aim.
• Deliver products supporting the planning, design, execution and analysis of technical trials, leading to the delivery of formal reports with an emphasis on evidence-based findings.
• Strategic Level Analytical Studies researching and analyzing NATO’s internal and external environments to inform long-term strategy and decision-making.
• Develop Decision‑Making Aids that contribute to part or all quantitative or qualitative decision‑making tools.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Synthesis of sources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Physics/Math

Job description

Jr. Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst (N)

ONSITE

Who We Are: Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success. Our performance standard is “excellence,” with an outcomes-based, quality focus in our services and products, guided by our core values of honesty (in word and deed), relationships (confidence and trust with clients and partners), teamwork (shared goals, mission, and purpose), loyalty (allegiance to our client and team), and importance of others (work and win as a team). SimIS is currently recruiting for the listed position and is contingent upon award. The position is anticipated to be on site.

Job Description

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) is seeking contract support for the Vendor-Augmented Next-Gen Guidance and Responsive Development (VANGARD) program. VANGARD gives HQ SACT timely access to the leading-edge information and quality support necessary to tackle challenges impacting NATO’s strategic, operational, and transformational concepts, and to contribute to the scoping, assessment, and development of capabilities through wargaming, modelling and simulation, capability planning, programming, experimentation, acceptance testing, etc. To support the VANGARD effort, SimIS seeks a Junior Level Emerging Technology Research Analyst to conduct research, data collection, technical analysis, and documentation in support of Emerging and Disruptive Technology (&DT) assessments.

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree (B.S., B.Eng.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in technology research, systems analysis, or defense R&D.
• Academic research experience or internships in defense-related R&D organizations.
• Familiarity with technology readiness level (TRL) assessment methodologies.
• Basic understanding of military operations and capability requirements.
• Research and analytical skills including data analysis, critical thinking, and synthesis of multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Support the exploration, understanding, and assessment of EDT focus areas (such as Artificial Intelligence, robotic and autonomous systems, quantum technologies, novel materials and advanced manufacturing, hypersonic technologies, energy and propulsion technologies, biotechnology and human enhancement, next generation networks (e.g. 5G and 6G) and others) to enhance cooperation, planning and information sharing with Allies, Partners and non-NATO actors.
• Produce Research Papers exploring topics in depth, based on information from sources such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites.
• Deliver operating concepts for employing specified military capabilities in the achievement of a stated objective or aim.
• Deliver products supporting the planning, design, execution and analysis of technical trials, leading to the delivery of formal reports with an emphasis on evidence-based findings.
• Strategic Level Analytical Studies researching and analyzing NATO’s internal and external environments to inform long-term strategy and decision-making.
• Develop Decision‑Making Aids that contribute to part or all quantitative or qualitative decision‑making tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term Disability (at no cost to you) & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Federal Holidays each year

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer