QBID Quantum Technology SME

About the role

Working on the Department of War critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance, Applied AI, Biomanufacturing, and more. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoW leaders and stakeholders across the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) community. You will have the opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes impacting the Department’s most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the office leadership as a subject matter expert in quantum technologies.
• Provide specialized expertise in quantum technologies.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and emerging capability gaps relevant to the Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance portfolio.
• Develop technology roadmaps, strategic assessments, presentations, and executive-level products to support modernization initiatives and investment planning.
• Coordinate and engage with the RDT&E community including government laboratories, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners.
• Analyze and track technical programs across the Department; assist in technical evaluations, requirements development, and transition planning.
• Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products in support of senior leadership decision-making.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the applicable office.
• PhD in a relevant hard science or engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).
• Demonstrated expertise in quantum technologies.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the DoW RDT&E community and working with senior technical and acquisition stakeholders.
• Must have a current and active TS//SCI clearance; prior SAP experience is highly preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $200,000.00/Yr. - USD $250,000.00/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides a comprehensive benefits program including healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.