Research Associate, Associate Principal

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through strategic solutions in Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Support the Secretary of War for Science and Technology (S&T) Program Protection as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives.
• Advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues.
• Evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
• Represent USD R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
• Assist, prepare, and conduct meetings for current biotechnology issues.
• Conduct biotechnology research analysis.
• Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoD's R&E program.
• Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
• Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with biotechnology.
• Maintain and update biotechnology modernization roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities.

Requirements

• 10 years of experience in engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).
• Master’s degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree.
• TS/SCI Clearance.
• Excellent writing, communication, and briefing skills.
• Previous experience with Department of Defense RDT&E mission and processes.
• Experience in engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing.
• Experience with biotechnology programs, biological and biotechnology experimentation, and experimentation of biological effects for RF and directed energy weapons.
• Familiarity with RF and directed energy capabilities.

Pay

The salary range for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Insurance programs.
• Education and training assistance.