Senior Advisor on Research and Technology Transition

Lindahl Reed LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 245,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Retirement Plan

Basic life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Professional and Educational Develop.

Other benefits

Job summary

Lindahl Reed LLC seeks a Senior Advisor on Research and Technology Transition to support the USDA in Washington, D.C. You will advise, analyze, and plan strategically for transitioning research into practical applications within government and industry.

The role demands strong communication, senior-level collaboration, and rigorous data analysis, with a focus on security considerations and development roadmaps. Onsite with comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years’ experience
• Experience evaluating complex research portfolios and identifying opportunities to maximize impact and mitigate security risks
• Experience developing mitigations within agriculture business
• Experience assessing technical merit of emerging capabilities and security implications
• Experience creating a technical vision and direction plan

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor for Technology Transition aligned with USDA priorities
• Advise the USDA Executive Director on transitioning research to USDA and industry
• Provide technical guidance for development and scale-up of capabilities

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Collaboration with senior officials

Reporting and data analysis

Proof-reading and editing

Portfolio evaluation

Mitigation design for agriculture

Technical vision & direction

Developing high-level product specs

Mentoring others

Education

Master’s degree in biotechnology, chemistry, agricultural sciences or engineering

Job description

Position:Senior Advisor on Research and Technology Transition

Location: Washington D.C.

Job Id:3146

# of Openings:1

Title: Senior Advisor on Research and Technology Transition

Location: USDA Headquarters, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-Time/ Onsite

Salary: $245,000-$275,000/ year

Experience: Minimum fifteen (15) to twenty (20) years’ experience

Education: Master’s Degree in biotechnology, chemistry, agricultural, agronomy and crop science, botany, entomology, soil health, food sciences, infectious diseases and zoonoses, veterinary science, marine studies OR an engineering discipline

Updated: September 18, 2026

Company Description

Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific, engineering, technical, and research company supporting the nation’s most critical missions in Energy Innovation, National Security,and Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed, we live our values every day. Integrity, trust, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions, enabling cutting-edge technologies, and advancing a cleaner, and more resilient and secure world.We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.

Description/Job Summary

Lindahl Reed is seeking a Senior Advisor on Research and Technology Transition to support the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. in advising, providing research, analytical and strategic planning support to Executive Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) within The Office of Research, Economic, and Science Security (ORESS). The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, strategic thinking and reporting skills with the ability to work well in a team environment and under a strict deadline schedule. This position will report directly to the Lindahl Reed Project Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior advisor for Technology Transition in alignment with the USDA Research Priorities (December 30, 2025).
• Responsible for advising the Executive Director of the OCS on transitioning agricultural research to other parts of USDA and to industry, farmers, and ranchers.
• Possess a deep expertise in Research & Development and transitioning from early stages of research to later stages of development, scale up, and to industry.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with senior level officials
• Possess excellent reporting and data analysis skills
• Excellent proof-reading and editing skills
• Minimum Five (5) Years’s experience in the following disciplines:
  • Experience evaluating complex research portfolios and identifying opportunities to maximize impact and potential security risks that should be mitigated
  • Experience developing and implementing appropriate mitigations and opportunities within the agriculture business.
  • Experience with providing both informed assessments on the technical merit of emerging scientific capabilities and the implications for research security and technology protection.
  • Experience creating a technical vision and direction plan based on requirements
  • Experience in developing high-level product specifications
  • Experience in overseeing the development of capabilities and providing technical guidance/mentoring to others.
• Advanced degree in life sciences (i.e., biotechnology, chemistry, agricultural, agronomy and crop science, botany, entomology, soil health, food sciences, infectious diseases and zoonoses, veterinary science, marine studies) or an engineering discipline.

The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees:

• Medical Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional and Educational Development
• And other benefits

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may requirespecial credentialing, clearance, and accessas a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/ or clearance, it may result in terminationofyour employment.

Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Lindahl Reed complies with pay disclosure requirements for applicable cities and states. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.