Staff Scientist - SME

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborati; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TJFACT seeks a Staff Scientist - SME to join The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) within the National Coordination Office of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NCO NITRD) in the Washington, DC area.

The role involves organizing meetings, drafting reports, coordinating interagency activities, and providing scientific support to Federal leaders and NSTC/OOSTP/OMB, with opportunities to influence national priorities across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline (physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, or related).
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Extensive knowledge of AI, intelligent robotics, autonomous systems and related technologies.
• Deep understanding of U.S. Government operations, especially Executive Branch.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing meetings, prioritize proposals, and support interagency participation.
• Draft updates, meeting summaries, and official reports for federal leaders.
• Participate in broad policy discussions and manage high-visibility interagency projects.
• Provide technical analysis and coordination across NNCO, NCO NITRD, and OSTP.

Skills

Analytical writing

AI knowledge

U.S. government familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in a scientific discipline

Job description

National Coordination Office of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NCO NITRD)

About Us

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-focused professional services and technology solutions to the U.S. Government. Our teams support critical federal missions through collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence while building lasting partnerships with our customers, employees, and industry partners.

About This Position

TJFACT is seeking to hire an experienced and highly qualified Staff Scientist - SME to join The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), National Coordination Office of the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NCO NITRD) program in the Washington, DC area.

The NITRD National Coordination Office (NCO) provides day-to-day support to the NITRD Program, the NITRD Subcommittee, and its IWGs by providing technical staff expertise, planning, coordination, point of contact, physical and virtual meeting venues, and administrative assistance for program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing meetings to discuss and prioritize proposals for new activities, assist in identifying relevant agencies and programs for participation, and facilitate the development of scoping documents, strategic plans, and reports to Congress, as needed.
• Draft, edit, and produce final copy of informal updates on activities, meeting summaries, and official technical reports, and will interact with leaders and scientists from the Federal agencies involved in the specific area they support, as well as NSTC, OSTP and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Will have the opportunity to experience the impact across many fields, disciplines, and application areas by participating in broad, high-level policy discussions and helping to manage high-visibility interagency projects.

Responsibilities may also include the following:

• Providing technical analysis as requested by the leaders of the NNCO, NCO NITRD, Subcommittee members, and OSTP
• Assisting in the coordination of activities in support of specific group and/or its working groups
• Providing scientific support in organizing meetings, conference calls, workshops, and other activities
• Maintaining awareness of interagency and individual agency activities related to the successful execution of this effort
• Preparing reviews of the literature and summaries or analysis of meetings and/or reports as requested by Federal leaders
• Assisting Federal leaders in maintaining close contact with representatives from across the Federal Government, encouraging and enhancing participation and interagency cooperation
• Leading projects and teams focused on challenge topics that reflect national priorities
• Editing and producing documents and reports to the high standards of accuracy and quality required by the NSTC. These documents should follow the appropriate format for Federal documents and the White House Style Guide
• Monitoring scientific and industry publications to maintain awareness of developments in the respective fields
• Researching and documenting scientific and economic impacts and accomplishments; and
• Conducting outreach and facilitating discussions among stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of specific area of expertise and of the functioning of the U.S. Government, particularly the Executive Branch.
• High-level analytical and writing skills.
• PhD in a scientific discipline, e.g., physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, or relevant experience.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills and exquisite attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and related emerging technologies, as well as the functioning of the U.S. Government, particularly the Executive Branch.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We reserve the right to modify or revise job descriptions, in whole or in part. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

PHD or better.

Experience

Required

High-level analytical and writing skills.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and related emerging technologies, as well as the functioning of the U.S. Government, particularly the Executive Branch.

PhD in a scientific discipline, e.g., physics, materials science, chemistry, biology, or relevant experience.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of specific area of expertise and of the functioning of the U.S. Government, particularly the Executive Branch.

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