Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Senior Analyst

McBride•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

This role involves contributing to the identification and assessment of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) to support the Warfare Development Agenda. The analyst will promote experimentation with EDT-based solutions, provide input for programming EDT activities within ACT S&T POW, and influence the adoption of EDTs to address capability shortfalls. The position requires providing advice on strategic foresight analysis, NATO defense planning, and capability development efforts. The analyst will also identify capability gaps that EDTs can address by analyzing various NATO products and lessons learned, and educate staff on EDT opportunities and risks. A key responsibility is organizing and managing a knowledge base for EDT adoption status and facilitating information exchange among stakeholders. The role operates within the Innovation Branch under Multi-Domain Force Development, executing tasks as directed by superiors in the field of Science and Technology.

Requirements

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years post-related experience. The lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to ACT, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive in duties related to the function of the post.
Two years' experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.
Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, for example defense research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defense ministries.
Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order to assess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment and adopted to address current and future operational challenges.
Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research.
Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of how emerging technologies can be applied to the conflicts of today and tomorrow.
NATO Secret Security Clearance or National equivalent.
Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the identification of new and cataloguing of existing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs).
Contribute to the sustained assessment of EDT implications and adoption opportunities in support of the Warfare Development Agenda.
Promote increased experimentation of EDT-based solutions in realistic environments.
Provide and coordinate input to programming of EDTs activities within ACT S&T POW in support of ACT’s foresight, NDPP, multinational solutions, capability development, training, and education.
Influence and exploit EDTs that address identified capability shortfalls and those significantly impacting available capabilities.
Provide and coordinate input to the production and delivery of EDTs advice that informs the strategic foresight analysis efforts (SFA, FFAO), NATO defence planning (e.g., NDPP step 2) and subsequent capability and force development efforts, including capability requirements formulation, experimentation and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). concept development and
Identify capability shortfalls that could benefit from adoption of EDTs by analysing the NDPP products, the operational Lessons Learned and in coordination with other ACT staff.
Educate HQ SACT staff on the opportunities and risks associated with EDTs.
Organize and manage a knowledge base through sustained provision of the current status of EDT adoption for Warfare Development and to enable information exchange between ACT, NATO, and national EDT stakeholders.
Act as a member of the Innovation Branch under Multi-Domain Force Development, executing tasks and duties as directed by the Section Head Science and Technology or superiors with regard to projects, activities, and outputs related to the Branch core tasks in the broader field of Science and Technology.