LCAT 5-Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Senior Analyst

U.S. citizenship required; must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance (minimum Active Secret). Location: Norfolk, Virginia (onsite).

Role Overview

The Senior Analyst will focus on Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs), contributing to their identification, cataloging, and sustained assessment to support warfare development. The role collaborates with stakeholders to inform strategic foresight, defense planning, and capability development, and manages a knowledge base to facilitate information exchange.

Responsibilities

• Identify new and catalog existing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs).
• Conduct sustained assessment of EDT implications and adoption opportunities.
• Promote experimentation of EDT‑based solutions in realistic environments.
• Provide and coordinate input to the programming of EDT activities.
• Influence and exploit EDTs that address identified capability shortfalls.
• Produce and deliver EDT advice that informs strategic foresight and defense planning.
• Identify capability shortfalls that could benefit from EDT adoption.
• Educate staff on opportunities and risks associated with EDTs.
• Organize and manage a knowledge base on the current status of EDT adoption.
• Serve as a member of the Innovation Branch, executing tasks related to Science and Technology.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information and communication technology, or a closely related scientific or engineering discipline. A degree may be substituted with a minimum of six years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Experience: Four years of relevant experience with a degree (or six years without). Must include at least two years in acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research and technology information.
• Technical Skills: Practical experience with PC office automation products and internet‑based information research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Science & Technology information sources in foreign nations (defense research labs, academic institutions, media, defense ministries).
• Experience interpreting future S&T and EDT information to assess military applications.
• Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical application examples.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401(k) with company match after 12 months.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (up to 8 free counseling sessions).
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses after 6 months.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Access to a dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach for consultants.