Senior Emerging Tech Assessment Lead (Onsite)

SimIS Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

SimIS Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Sr. Emerging Technology Assessment Lead to deliver comprehensive assessments of ED&T across AI, autonomous systems, quantum, hypersonics, biotech, and next‑gen networks, and to develop strategic recommendations for NATO capability development.

This onsite role supports NATO SACT through wargaming, modelling, and analysis, requiring a PhD and 15–20 years of experience in defense R&D and capability development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.
• Authored 5–10 peer‑reviewed articles on emerging technologies.
• 15–20 years of progressive experience in technology assessment, defense R&D, or capability development.
• Deep understanding of at least 3 of the 8 E&DT focus areas (AI, RAS, quantum, materials, hypersonics, energy, bio, networks).
• Working knowledge of NATO capability development processes and acquisition frameworks.
• Understanding of ethical, legal, and policy implications of autonomous systems, AI, and other dual‑use technologies.
• Familiarity with adversary technology development programs in Russia, China, and other strategic competitors.

Responsibilities

• Support the exploration, understanding, and assessment of EDT focus areas to enhance cooperation, planning, and information sharing with Allies, Partners and non‑NATO actors.
• Produce Research Papers exploring topics in depth from diverse sources.
• Deliver operating concepts for employing specified military capabilities.
• Deliver products supporting the planning, design, execution and analysis of technical trials, with evidence‑based findings.
• Strategic level analytical studies informing NATO’s long‑term strategy and decision‑making.
• Develop decision‑making aids that contribute to quantitative or qualitative decision‑making tools.

Education

Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical discipline

Job description

SimIS Inc. in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Sr. Emerging Technology Assessment Lead to deliver comprehensive assessments of ED&T across AI, autonomous systems, quantum, hypersonics, biotech, and next‑gen networks, and to develop strategic recommendations for NATO capability development.

This onsite role supports NATO SACT through wargaming, modelling, and analysis, requiring a PhD and 15–20 years of experience in defense R&D and capability development.