Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

mcbrideconsulting; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; 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

mcbrideconsulting in the Norfolk area seeks a qualified professional to contribute to identification and cataloging of Emerging and Disruptive Tech, and to support the Technology Advantage program for NATO.

The role involves analyzing how TA supports development, updating TA vision documents, drafting an initial Action Plan, and coordinating with internal NATO and external stakeholders. You will assist the TA Project Manager and provide reports on TA activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of related experience, or 6+ years with no degree.
• Experience in acquiring, assembling, and interpreting research & technology information.
• Knowledge of S&T information sources in defense and related institutions.
• Ability to analyze EDT data to assess military applicability and operational relevance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing Emerging and Disruptive Tech.
• Contribute and provide deliverables to support the development and production of the Technology Advantage (TA) enabler.
• Analyze how TA can support identified WDI Lines of Development.
• Update current TA Vision documents to describe a common TA understanding.
• Prepare an initial draft Action Plan for TA development.
• Support IOC and FOC definitions.
• Support creation of a TA community of interest.
• Coordinate with NATO and external stakeholders within the contract scope.
• Assist TA Project Manager and Sponsor with information and reports on TA actions and integration with related projects and experiments.
• Interact directly with external stakeholders within the contract scope.

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related scientific or engineering discipline

Tools

Office software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing Emerging and Disruptive Tech.
• Contribute and provide deliverables to support the further development and production of the Technology Advantage (TA) 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