Technical

BCS Allegient; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BCS Allegient is hiring a Senior Research Analyst for the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on managing funded research related to human health, safety and performance in extreme environments, with emphasis on external relations for Program Officers.

The position requires a Master’s (or PhD) in life sciences, a Secret clearance, and the ability to coordinate with government, academia and industry partners. Salary ranges from $85K to $100K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Life Science preferred.
• Experience attending scientific and engineering meetings.
• Experience in physiology, human health and safety, and underwater operations research topics.
• Secret Clearance or interim Secret Clearance before on-boarding.
• Experience coordinating research collaborations with academia, federal agencies, industry or international partners.
• Familiarity with DoD/D.o.W research environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of funded research related to human health and safety in extreme environments, performance and endurance, tools for underwater operations, biology and biomedicine.
• Manage external relations for Program Officers with partners including the Navy, Coast Guard, academia and industry.
• Assist in preparing analyses, briefs, and presentations; organize meetings and collect, review information for program management.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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Working Title

Sr. Research Analyst

Payroll Title

Technical

Location

BCSA Arlington Office - Arlington, VA 22203 US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Exemption Type

Exempt

Type of Hire

Fully Funded

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Education

Master's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Job Description

BCS Allegient provides technically oriented services from program management to advanced systems integration and engineering. We support Government and prime system integrators with engineering and management expertise. BCS Allegient is currently hiring for a Senior Research Analyst to join our team at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA.

Salary range: $85K-$100K depending on experience.

Responsibilities

The Senior Research Analyst is a vital member of this team responsible for supporting all aspects overseeing the completion of funded research related to human health and safety in extreme environments, human performance and endurance, advanced tools and technology for underwater operations, biology, and biomedicine.

The Senior Research Analyst will have a particular focus on managing external relations for the Program Officers. External partners and research performers include a wide range of individuals and organizations, including the other services (Army, Air Force, and The Coast Guard), other government agencies, academia, industry and many components within the US Navy and Marine Corps.

The Senior Research Analyst will assist the Program Officer in managing deadlines and required documents of the research performers, communicating with the research performers, providing feedback on newly submitted research funding requests, prepare Power Point presentations for the Program Officer, help prepare briefs for the Program Officer, organize meetings, and support the Program Officer in the collection, review, and analysis of information. They will directly assist the Government Program Officers in the overall management of their programs, including the following:

• Coordinate program efforts and organize information associated with product development


• Prepare and draft analyses, presentations, speeches, and reports relative to project and program management goals, objectives, and results.


• Assist in reviewing program status reports and assess progress.


• Develop documentation necessary to support the acquisition, funding, monitoring and close-out of contracts and grants.


• Schedule and attend program preliminary and critical design reviews, program technical and financial reviews, and key demonstrations or tests.


• Identify and review emerging requirements and opportunities for transition in areas related to program objectives for selected technology programs.


• Assist and support program and financial reviews, Governmental and Industry events, and sponsored or non-sponsored key demonstrations or tests.


• Facilitate dialogue and interface with key decision makers and their staffs (e.g., Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV), and Joint Staffs, Warfare Centers, System Commands, Program Executive Offices), Navy, Marine Corps and Joint technology needs, development, and acquisition working groups, and among various technical subject matter experts.


• Collect, report, and archive regulations, policy, guidance, legislations, laws, and Congressional language related to supported programs and systems.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Life Science (e.g., chemistry, biology, molecular biology, cellular biology, biomedicine), or related science is preferred.


• Experience attending scientific and engineering (S&E) meetings.


• Experience in the one or more of the following research areas: Physiology, human health and safety, human performance, and advanced tools and technology in underwater operations.


• A Secret Clearance or an interim Secret Clearance before on-boarding.


• Experience in assisting with coordinating research collaborations with academia, federal government agencies, industry, or international organizations.


• Demonstrate knowledge of the science and engineering research conducted by the DoW (formerlyDoD)is DESIRED.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.