QBID Cyberspace Operations & Cyber Technology SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 191,500 - 319,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Cyber Technology SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War. The role involves advising on quantum technologies while contributing to critical national defense modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in the relevant field, a PhD in a hard science or engineering discipline, and a current TS//SCI clearance. Additional benefits include healthcare, paid leave, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in cyberspace operations and cyber technology.
• Current and active TS//SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support office leadership as a subject matter expert.
• Advise senior leadership on strategic direction and technology modernization.
• Develop technology roadmaps and executive-level products.

Skills

Cyberspace operations

Quantum technologies

Electronic warfare

Advanced information dominance capabilities

Education

PhD in relevant hard science or engineering discipline

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.

Responsibilities

Working on the Department of War critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast‑paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance, Applied AI, Biomanufacturing, and more. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoW leaders and stakeholders across the RDT&E community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to decision‑making processes impacting the Department’s most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.

As a Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (QBID) Cyberspace Operations and Cyber Technology SME supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering within the Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance portfolio, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Support the office leadership as a subject matter expert in quantum technologies, cyberspace operations, electronic warfare, and advanced information dominance capabilities.
• Provide specialized expertise in cyberspace operations and cyber technology.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and emerging capability gaps relevant to the Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance 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.

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 cyberspace operations and cyber technology.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoW RDT&E community and working with senior technical and acquisition stakeholders.
• Must have a current and active TS//SCI clearance; prior SAP experience is highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $191,500.00/Yr. - USD $319,700.00/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

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status