Senior SETA & Defense R&D Tech Leader

Created Solutions; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Solutions seeks a Senior Technical SETA / Subject Matter Expert to support advanced defense R&D programs in Arlington, Virginia. The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to advise government program managers, assess complex technologies, and communicate with senior officials. On-site / hybrid work per customer requirements, with active U.S.

government security clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
• Significant experience in one or more advanced technical disciplines.
• Experience within the U.S. defense, intelligence, federal R&D, or national security environment.
• Willingness to work on-site at government facilities in Arlington, Virginia.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate highly complex technical information into clear, concise recommendations and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent scientific and engineering advice to government program managers.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, technical approaches, experimental results, test data, and performer progress.
• Assess technology maturity, technical risk, performance, manufacturing approaches, and transition opportunities.
• Develop or evaluate technical models, analyses, test methodologies, and performance assessments.
• Participate in technical discussions with government organizations, defense contractors, laboratories, universities, and other research organizations.
• Support developmental testing, demonstrations, qualification activities, and technology transition.

Skills

Citizenship

Clearance

Communication

On-site work

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline

Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant technical discipline

Job description

Created Solutions seeks a Senior Technical SETA / Subject Matter Expert to support advanced defense R&D programs in Arlington, Virginia. The role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to advise government program managers, assess complex technologies, and communicate with senior officials. On-site / hybrid work per customer requirements, with active U.S.

government security clearance required; TS/SCI strongly preferred. U.S.