Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

DEFTEC Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Holiday

PTO

401K with match

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

DEFTEC Corporation in Norfolk, VA seeks a Technology Advantage Senior Analyst to identify emerging and disruptive technologies and support NATO-related efforts. You will help develop action plans, define IOC/FOC, and engage with internal and external stakeholders to advance the TA program.

The role requires a strong background in research & technology information, EDT assessment, and the ability to translate findings into practical military applications and adoption pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related discipline; 4 years post-related experience or 6 years progressive duties if no degree.
• Two years' experience in acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.
• Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, e.g., defence research labs, academia, media, defence ministries.
• Experience interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information for military applications and operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloguing of existing EDTs.
• Provide deliverables to support development and production of the Technology Advantage enabler.
• Analyze how TA supports identified WDI Lines of Development.
• Update TA Vision documents to describe a common understanding of TA.
• Prepare an initial draft Action Plan for TA development.
• Support definition of IOC and FOC.
• Assist creation of a TA community of interest and engagement with stakeholders.
• Provide information and reports to TA Project Manager and Sponsor on Action Plan activities.
• Interact with external stakeholders within contract scope.

Skills

EDT analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Research & technology information

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related discipline

Job description

TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE SENIOR ANALYST

DEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Technology Advantage (TA) Senior Analyst supports NATO's efforts to identify and catalogue Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) and advance TA as a critical enabler of future military capability, contributing deliverables to its development and production, analyzing how TA can support identified Warfare Development Imperatives (WDI) Lines of Development, updating TA Vision documents to build a shared understanding of the concept, drafting an initial Action Plan for its development, and supporting the definition of both Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Final Operating Capability (FOC); the role also involves helping establish a TA community of interest, engaging directly with internal NATO and external stakeholders, and providing information and reports to the TA Project Manager and Sponsor on Action Plan activities and integration with related projects and experimentation efforts, requiring experience acquiring, assembling, and interpreting research and technology information, knowledge of national S&T information sources such as defense research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defense ministries, experience interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information to assess military applications and address current and future operational challenges, and the ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation and identify technology adoption pathways.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to identification of new and cataloguing 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.

REQUIRED 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 for 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 defence research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defence 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.

DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• holiday
• paid time off
• 401K with a match
• life insurance
• short/long-term disability
• educational reimbursement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Please get in touch with [e-mail] if you require reasonable accommodations.

DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.

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