Science & Technology Analyst- Computer Science and ...

Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks a S&T Program Analyst with experience in Computer Science and Programming to support a DoD OUSD(R&E) client in major program areas, to include: Communications and Networks; Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Computing; Software and Embedded Systems; and others. This is an on-site position at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to position classification, limited telework, i.e. no more than 1-2 days per month, is expected. Responsibilities: • Assist in the draft, review, revision, and coordination of Congressional Special Interest Items and impacts, Congressional Reports, studies, policy guidance and responses, briefings, strategic plans, research plans, Departmental correspondence, budget documents, and related oversight. • Support and attend designated program reviews of DoD and non-DoD Services/Agencies Communities of Interest and programs, to include FFRDCs and UARCs. Assist in facilitating or leading deep dive, cross-organizational teams into high-interest or game changing technology areas. • Provide administrative support and coordination of technical program with DoD/Interagency policy, such as the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD), Office of Science and Technology Policy working groups, National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) Subcommittees and/or Select Committees, and Federal Initiatives. • Provide assistance in complying with OUSD(R&E) data calls and requirements. Interact with other Service/Component offices to facilitate open issues in contracting, technology, and budgeting, to include approval of work plans and public release documents. • Assist in preparing for and facilitating meetings and workshops, to include coordination of calendars; preparation of agendas, read-ahead documents, meeting minutes, and technical briefing materials; management of logistics, travel arrangements, foreign visit requests, and meeting-facility support; and preparation and administration of action items. • Assist in development and review of information papers and reports, such as weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, emails, and other documents. • Maintain broad situational awareness of R&D efforts involving the Technical Integration program areas. • Assist with technical assessments and provide programmatic assistance, from concept definition through initial capability demonstrations. • Provide technical and operational analysis for advanced technologies and concepts. • Prepare research and technical analyses to align assessments of new and emerging threats to state of the art technologies that have potential to defeat those threats. • Provide analyses on technologies and community trends to identify key scientific developments and researchers/organizations and develop forecast of topics and trends. Travel: Some travel may be required. Requirements: Clearance: An active DoD TOP SECRET with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access is required; active TS/SCI highly preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; master's degree, education and training in computer science and programming is highly preferred. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements. Experience: • Minimum five (5) years' recent and relevant experience in federal government program management support environment. • Proficient in technical research, computer science, and programming. • Understanding of the PPBE process is a plus. • Strong communication skills, unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation. • Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverables scheduled. SA is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Created: 2024-10-27