Senior Science and Technology Analyst (Advanced Materials) with Security Clearance

Strategic Analysis Incorporated; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is seeking a Senior Science and Technology Analyst specializing in Advanced Materials to support DoD OUSD(R&E).

This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA with remote work as needed, and requires a TS/SCI clearance and a master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience. The position emphasizes strategic analysis, program reviews, and coordination across government and industry to advance advanced materials and protect

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance preferred; SECRET/TOP SECRET may be considered.
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Ten years of recent and relevant experience required.
• Experience supporting the federal government and the DoD is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in technical research and deep knowledge of advanced materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to brief and moderate meetings.
• Ability to work independently with junior and senior staff in a distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and monitoring baseline metrics for Advanced Materials investments.
• Support program reviews and facilitate cross‑organizational teams in high‑impact technology areas.
• Provide analysis and strategic guidance to COIs on ARAP project proposals and roadmaps.
• Develop ToR and data exchange documents for international programs.
• Prepare data calls and coordinate responses with DoD components and contracting offices.
• Maintain situational awareness of Advanced Materials R&D and assess state‑of‑the‑art capabilities.
• Produce analytical products, directives, minutes, briefings, and related documentation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Excellent communication

Independent work in distributed teams

DoD experience

Technical research capability

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment with us, please email or call: 703-527-5410. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Senior Science and Technology Analyst (Advanced Materials) (TS/SCI #26-169) Job Code:26-169

Location:Alexandria, VA - Hybrid

FT/PT Status:Full Time

Required Clearance:Top Secret SCI

Salary Range:$125k-$168k Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) is an industry-leading firm, specializing in providing high-quality technical, analytical, and program management expertise to support all aspects of the Government mission to develop emerging technologies and protect the homeland. SA is currently seeking a Senior Science and Technology Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) / Advanced Materials customer. OUSD(R&E) has the responsibility within the Department of Defense (DoD) for synchronizing Science & Technology (S&T) efforts across the DoD, the Joint Staff, and the Services. This is a hybrid position. On-site work with our government clients in the Mark Center of Alexandria, VA is to be performed as needed, estimated to be three (3) days per week, and subject to change. As a Senior Science and Technology Analyst - Advanced Materials, you will:

• Assist in identifying and monitoring baseline metrics to measure the value of Advanced Materials investments against strategic goals and objectives that, if implemented, can result in significant improvements in mission to mitigate identified threats and improve cost effectiveness.
• Support and attend designated program reviews of DoD and non-DoD Services/Agencies Communities of Interest and programs, to include Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and University-Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). Facilitate or lead deep dive, cross organizational teams into high-interest or game changing technology areas.
• Provide analysis and technical and programmatic support to the DoD S&T Reliance 21 Materials and Manufacturing Processes (M&MP) Community of Interest (COI) by assisting in objectively reviewing roadmaps and reporting, and provide recommendations for improvement that capture the opportunity, activity, and impact of S&T investments for their respective domains.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical advice to COIs developing, refining, and/or evaluating ARAP Seedling (expansion of basic research) and full ARAP Project proposals (leading potentially to the design and development of prototypes).
• Provide support to international programs, to include preparation of Terms of Reference (ToR), Data/Information Exchange Agreements, and other program related documents.
• Provide assistance in the development of OSD-wide data calls and to the DoD Components in complying with data calls and requirements. Interact with other Service/Component contracting offices to facilitate open issues and responses.
• Maintain broad situational awareness of research and development efforts involving Advanced Materials.
• Understand the current state of the art of materials for platforms and weapons technology development across the government and private sector to assess quality and appropriateness of ongoing and planned DoD research and development programs; assist with mission of identifying and championing critical and enabling technologies research to support warfighter needs across Emerging Technology areas.
• Maintain broad situational awareness of current and emerging research and development efforts involving the Advanced Materials priority areas and prepare research and technical analyses to align assessments of new and emerging threats to state of the art materials technologies that have potential to defeat those threats. Provide objective and well-informed strategic insights that consider the role of cross-cutting investment areas, and the investment space of the broader Federal, industrial, academic, and international communities.
• Produce analytical products, directives, meeting minutes, briefings, reporting documentation, or other requirements necessary for the efficient management of S&T efforts for review and approval by government personnel.
• Participate in various working group meetings, provide meeting minutes/action items, and produce draft responses on the action items/tasks. QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: An active TS/SCI clearance is highly preferred; specialized candidates with an active DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance may be considered. Education: A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required. Experience:
• Ten (10) years' recent and relevant experience is required.
• Experience supporting the federal government and the DoD is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in technical research and an in-depth knowledge of critical, advanced materials.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral; briefings and meeting moderation.
• Ability to work independently with junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverables schedule. Strategic Analysis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to non-discrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 or older), protected veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history) or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy includes but is not limited to the following employment actions: recruitment, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, compensation, fringe benefits, training, mentoring and sponsorship programs. * * * *