Strategic Technical Advisor to Front Office Leader

Strategic Analysis, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in a related government role, with strong technical evaluation skills and proficiency in cutting-edge AI tools.

The position requires an engineering or science degree and the ability to assess complex technical challenges. This full-time role is primarily on-site, with some telework options based on client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years supporting government R&D agencies as a trusted technical lead.
• Strong background in assessing scientific novelty and feasibility.
• Experience in providing strategic decision support.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical efforts for feasibility, scalability, and strategic value.
• Provide high-value technical evaluation and decision support.
• Serve as Principal Technical Advisor to the BTO Front Office.

Skills

Technical evaluation

Strategic analysis

Executive advisory instincts

AI tools proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering, physical science, life sciences, computer science, applied mathematics, operations research, or public policy

Job description

Strategic Analysis, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Principal Technical Advisor to support DARPA's Biological Technologies Office. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in a related government role, with strong technical evaluation skills and proficiency in cutting-edge AI tools.

The position requires an engineering or science degree and the ability to assess complex technical challenges. This full-time role is primarily on-site, with some telework options based on client needs.