Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

McBride; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

McBride is seeking a qualified professional to contribute to identifying and cataloging EDTs, and to support the Technology Advantage program through planning and IOC/FOC definitions.

The role involves creating a TA community of interest, coordinating with NATO and external stakeholders, and reporting to the TA Project Manager. Strong analysis and clear communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/ICT or closely related field with 4 years post-related experience.
• Two years' experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research and technology information.
• Knowledge of S&T information sources and ability to assess how technologies apply to the military environment.
• NATO Secret Security Clearance or national equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001.

Responsibilities

• Identify and catalog EDTs and support development of the Technology Advantage (TA).
• Prepare an initial Action Plan for TA development and support IOC/FOC definitions.
• Create a TA community of interest and engage with NATO and external stakeholders.
• Support TA Project Manager and Sponsor with information and reports; align TA with related projects and experiments.
• Interact with external stakeholders within the contract scope.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/ICT or closely related field

Job description

Norfolk, United States | Posted on 09/26/2026

McBride is a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) management and IT consulting firm with significant professional services experience that includes IT transformation, project management, digital transformation, strategic planning, business process improvement, change management, human capital management, disaster recovery, and operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing EDTs.

Contribute and provide deliverables to support the further development and productionof 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 furtherengagement with internal NATO and external stakeholders.

Support the TA Project Manager and Sponsor through the provision of information andreports on the activities associated with the TA Action Plan and integration of the TAconcept 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 orclosely related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years post-relatedexperience.

The lack of a university degree may be compensated by thedemonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are ofinterest to ACT, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive in duties relatedto 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 researchlaboratories, academic institutions, media, and defense ministries. Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order toassess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment andadopted to address current and future operational challenges.

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

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

NATO Secret Security Clearance or National equivalent

Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (StandardizedLinguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) orequivalent.

• 401(k)
• Dentalinsurance
• Healthinsurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referralprogram

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.