Emerging Technologies Researcher
About The Position
Develop, implement and assess specific new and emerging technologies, platforms, and services. Apply leading-edge principles, theories, and concepts and contribute to the development of new principles and concepts. Work on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. As the Emerging Technologies Researcher, you will lead research and architectural evaluation efforts to identify innovative solutions that support agency modernization. This role involves translating complex technical concepts, such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and edge architectures, into actionable insights for senior leadership. The primary focus is to ensure that technological integrations directly enhance core mission operations and address complex border security challenges through advanced infrastructure modernization.
Requirements
- Experience researching and evaluating emerging technologies, including AI, Edge Computing, or Quantum
- Experience with technical writing and producing white papers, decks, and strategic reports for government or enterprise clients
- Experience with AI governance frameworks and the implementation of large-scale AI solutions
- Knowledge of federal IT standards, Enterprise Architecture (EA) frameworks, and government procurement processes
- Ability to manage ad-hoc, high-priority taskers in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to provide actionable insights for infrastructure modernization
- Ability to present complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical senior executives
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or Information Technology field and 8+ years of experience in technical project management or technology strategy, or 10+ years of experience in technical project management or technology strategy in lieu of a degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Customs and Border Protection Agency mission
- Experience working directly with Federal Executive-level Staff
- Knowledge of federal Executive Orders, presidential directives and their compliance and operational implications on a federal organization
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive research into emerging technologies, including agentic AI, multi-agent systems, and spatial computing, to evaluate their feasibility and benefit to agency operations.
- Author technical white papers, architectural assessments, and strategic roadmaps that detail the potential impact of new solutions.
- Develop and deliver high-level briefings for senior leadership, providing clear, data-driven recommendations for technology adoption.
- Provide rapid-response analysis on complex, evolving technical topics and taskers as required by the mission.
- Assist in the development of frameworks for the ethical and effective governance of AI systems within the federal environment.
- Ensure all research and proposed technical integrations are strategically aligned with the goals of enhancing CBP infrastructure and mission effectiveness.
- Ensure all deliverables and research methodologies adhere to federal standards, security protocols, and documentation requirements.
Benefits
- health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
