Senior Science and Technology Analyst; TS​/SCI

Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior Science and Technology Analyst to support our OUSD(R&E) customer in the oversight of the Department's federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) and its University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs).

This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site work in the Mark Center of Alexandria, VA. The on-site frequency is estimated to be two (2) days per week and is subject to change based on client requirements, classified processing, and on-site meeting attendance.

• Provide administrative, technical, and programmatic support to the OUSD(R&E) FFRDC/UARC Director.
• Assist in the conduct of annual or periodic reviews of the centers. Recommend evaluation criteria, assist in coordinating panel participation, and prepare written summaries, reports, or other materials.
• Provide technical expertise in collecting and analyzing data on individual FFRDCs and UARCs.
• Work with government staff to provide technical expertise in facilitating collaboration across the program and the Department.
• Prepare meeting materials, technical briefings, agenda, read‑ahead, etc.
• Monitor and prepare responses to action items, correspondence, and requests for programmatic information across the Department.
• Draft and coordinate policy materials, including DoD Directives and Instructions; facilitate formal stakeholder review and support the adjudication of comments and edits.
• Maintain broad situational awareness of R&D efforts, budgets, personnel levels, and other resources.

Clearance:
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Education:

A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.

• Fifteen (15) years' recent and relevant work experience in program/project management; ten (10) years recent and relevant work experience in supporting S&T program management in DoD and knowledge of Defense S&T activities.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic technical oversight of projects.
• Demonstrated progressive responsibility in technical project management positions.
• Work experience in positions requiring proficient oral and written communication skills, and above-average skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications.
• Demonstrated success in the conception and execution of highly complex and technical detailed projects (with minimal guidance from the client, and often within very short deadlines.