Senior Technical Advisor – AI-Driven Defense Strategy

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Principal Technical Advisor to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on designing and applying AI-enabled approaches to expand the Front Office's synthesis, evaluation, and decision-making capabilities.

Requirements include an Advanced degree in STEM, 15+ years in complex environments, and an Active Secret clearance. You will advise senior leaders and work directly with the DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering or sciences required.
• 15+ years of experience in high-consequence environments.
• Ability to advise senior leaders and report onsite in Arlington.
• Experience with AI tools and data visualization for decision making.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Onsite reporting to Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director with AI-enabled analysis.
• Develop strategic assessments of emerging science and technology areas, portfolio dynamics, and external developments.

Skills

AI tools experience

Data visualization

Decision support

Senior stakeholder engagement

Education

Advanced degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

AI platforms

Large language models

Visualization tools

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Principal Technical Advisor to provide onsite support in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on designing and applying AI-enabled approaches to expand the Front Office's synthesis, evaluation, and decision-making capabilities.

Requirements include an Advanced degree in STEM, 15+ years in complex environments, and an Active Secret clearance. You will advise senior leaders and work directly with the DARPA Biological Technologies Office Director.