Remote SETA Specialist: Real-World Autism Tech Assessment

Strategic Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking an Enabling Technologies SETA advisor focused on Real-World Assessment and Quality of Life. The role provides technical guidance and oversight across autism-related technologies, data collection, accessibility, and program evaluation.

The position emphasizes co-design with autistic users and families, measurement in school settings, and integration of data streams for meaningful real-world outcomes. Remote work is supported, with periodic travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic people or other disability communities.
• Experience in accessibility and universal design beyond compliance (Section 508 / WCAG).
• Co-design or Participatory Design Methods experience.
• Measurement in school settings including IEP goals.
• Machine learning on sensor, audio, video, or language data.
• Lived experience of autism is a plus; disclosure is voluntary.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal subject matter expertise on technologies autistic people use in everyday life and how data can be collected.
• Assess whether program goals and approaches are conceptually and technically sound.
• Evaluate whether the tool is useful and will be used in real-world contexts.
• Assess accessibility and options between wearable and contactless technologies.
• Assist in setting goals, expectations, and budgets for TA4 projects including adoption targets.
• Review and oversee funded TA4 projects including real-world validation and co-design with autistic users and families.

Skills

Autism and disability community exp

Accessibility and universal design

Co-design / Participatory design

IEP-related measurement in schools

ML on sensor/audio/video/lang data

Lived autism experience (benefit)

Education

Master's degree in HCI / CS / biomedical or related field

PhD or equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking an Enabling Technologies SETA advisor focused on Real-World Assessment and Quality of Life. The role provides technical guidance and oversight across autism-related technologies, data collection, accessibility, and program evaluation.

The position emphasizes co-design with autistic users and families, measurement in school settings, and integration of data streams for meaningful real-world outcomes. Remote work is supported, with periodic travel as needed.