Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

McBride; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

McBride is seeking a technically skilled professional to identify and catalog EDTs and contribute to the Technology Advantage program. You will support development and production, analyze how TA aligns with development lines, and draft action plans to move initiatives forward.

The role also involves assisting with IOC/FOC definitions, building a TA community of interest, and delivering information and reports to the TA Project Manager and Sponsor, coordinating with internal NATO and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS or related field with 4 years post-related experience.
• Alternatively 6 years of progressive, related duties if no degree.
• Two years' experience acquiring, assembling, and interpreting research & technology information.
• Knowledge of S&T information sources (defense labs, academia, media, ministries).
• Experience interpreting future S&T and EDT info for military applications.
• Proficiency in English per STANAG 6001 (SLP 3333).
• NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent.
• Experience with PC office automation and internet information research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing EDTs.
• Support development and production of the Technology Advantage enabler.
• Analyze how TA can support identified Lines of Development and update TA Vision documents.
• Prepare draft Action Plan for TA development.
• Assist defining Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
• Assist defining Final Operating Capability (FOC).
• Help create a TA community of interest and engage with stakeholders.
• Provide information and reports to TA PM and Sponsor; integrate TA with other projects.
• Interact with external stakeholders within the contract scope.

Skills

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

4 years post-related experience

6+ years alternate experience

Tools

PC office automation

Internet research

Job description

Responsibilities

Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing EDTs.

Contribute and provide deliverables to support the further development and production of the Technology Advantage critical enabler.

Analysis of how TA can support identified WDI Lines of Development. Update of current TA Vision documents to describe a common understanding of TA. Prepare an initial draft Action Plan for the development of TA.

Support the definition of Initial Operating Capability (IOC).

Support the definition of Final Operating Capability (FOC).

Support the creation of a TA community of interest.

This will lead to further engagement with internal NATO and external stakeholders.

Support the TA Project Manager and Sponsor through the provision of information and reports on the activities associated with the TA Action Plan and integration of the TA concept with other associated projects and experimentation activities.

Interact directly with external stakeholders within the scope of this contract.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized certified.

University in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years post-related experience.

The lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to ACT, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive in duties related to the function of the post.

Two years' experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.

Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, for example defense research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defense ministries. Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order to assess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment and adopted to address current and future operational challenges.

Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research.

Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of how emerging technologies can be applied to the conflicts of today and tomorrow.

NATO Secret Security Clearance or National equivalent

Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Professional development assistance


• Referral program


• Vision insurance

Our people and culture

McBride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. McBride Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.