Senior Technical Advisor – Advanced Computing

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level guidance on advanced computing systems including high-performance computing (HPC), quantum computing, and advanced microelectronics.
• Deliver technical expertise on IT&DS capabilities including enterprise architecture, infrastructure, data management, and artificial intelligence.
• Provide oversight and advisory support to technology development efforts.
• Develop technical options with comprehensive feasibility, viability, and cost analyses.
• Design, analyze, and assess advanced computing systems and their applications.
• Develop technical and written work products including detailed analysis reports.
• Validate that IT&DS capabilities meet mission needs through requirements analysis and testing.
• Ensure all technical subject matter is readily understandable by senior-level audiences.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable governance frameworks and technical standards.
• Affirmatively assist in determining appropriate software development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid, DevSecOps).
• Establish and collect performance metrics for advanced computing initiatives.
• Support compliance with security protocols and classification requirements.
• Work with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and communicate complex technical information.
• Schedule, organize, and host project-related meetings (in-person and virtual).
• Translate advanced computing concepts for executive and non-technical audiences.
• Provide briefings and presentations to senior leadership.
• Contribute to technical reports, program management reviews, and status reports.
• Support development of Program Management Plans (PMP) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS).
• Prepare monthly contract status reports and deliverables as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of technical assessments and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience OR Master’s Degree + 6 years of experience OR PhD + 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED + 12 years of experience OR Associate's degree + 10 years of experience.
• Experience in the design, function, and applications of advanced computing systems with specialized knowledge in related areas such as high-performance computing, quantum computing, and advanced microelectronics.
• Experience in developing technical and written work products that include analysis and assessment of advanced computing systems, ensuring subject matter is readily understandable by senior-level audience.