Senior Scientific Advisor: GEOINT Systems & Trade Studies

Core4ce; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health coverage

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Paid parental leave

Internal innovation program

Job summary

Core4ce in Springfield, VA is seeking a Senior Scientific Advisor to provide expert technical knowledge, analysis, and strategic guidance across research, engineering, and mission operations.

The ideal candidate has an active TS-SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field, and experience with high-level system analysis, design, integration, and verification to support acquisition decisions.

Qualifications

• Active TS-SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience contributing to AoA or GEOINT studies.
• Familiarity with commercial GEOINT capabilities and DoD IC environments.
• Ability to conduct trade studies and evaluate system design changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis and advisory support for specialized research, engineering, and mission operations initiatives.
• Conduct high-level system analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation assessments for complex technical problems.
• Compile and review current USSF needs requiring GEOINT data and information.
• Coordinate with client and partner organizations to identify high-priority mission needs.
• Assess current and future systems in acquisition or development addressing GEOINT requirements.
• Identify capability gaps and evaluate potential solutions.

Skills

TS-SCI clearance

High-level system analysis

GEOINT concepts

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Science

Job description

Core4ce in Springfield, VA is seeking a Senior Scientific Advisor to provide expert technical knowledge, analysis, and strategic guidance across research, engineering, and mission operations.

The ideal candidate has an active TS-SCI clearance, a Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical field, and experience with high-level system analysis, design, integration, and verification to support acquisition decisions.