Engineering Technical Advisor

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technical Advisor will support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in research for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at DARPA, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies. You will maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Ph.D. in physics, material science, electrical engineer, or a related field
THREE (3) or more years’ experience in engineering (Doctorate degree may be used in lieu of THREE (3) of the required years' experience)
Experience with test and evaluation of research in the areas of photonic crystal surface emitting lasers
Ability to perform program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer effort
Ability to analyze emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review, outreach to the research community, summarizing, analyze, and visualizing data in various forms
Ability to generate briefing materials and agency documents
Lead assessments to analyze findings, assess technical and schedule risks, and develop management strategies
Experience meeting target milestones, timelines, and budgets for projects and programs
Ability to work on site up to 5 days a week in Arlington, VA

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" Federal or DoD security clearance
Prior experience with DoD R&D efforts
Ability to work on tasks quickly, independently, and collaboratively in a team atmosphere
Possession of outstanding attention to detail
Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Support a team of skilled researchers to help drive advancements in research for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Serve as a strategic technical advisor to program managers at DARPA, advising on advanced government-funded research and development programs
Work with world-class scientists and engineers to provide strategic assessments of emerging technologies
Produce and present findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs
Assist with the management of current programs
Facilitate the transition of program deliverables to DoD stakeholders
Perform program administration, including development of technical analyses, identification of technology gaps, technical risk management, project cost estimation, technology transfer effort
Analyze emerging science and technology R&D opportunities through literature review, outreach to the research community, summarizing, analyze, and visualizing data in various forms
Generate briefing materials and agency documents
Lead assessments to analyze findings, assess technical and schedule risks, and develop management strategies
Meet target milestones, timelines, and budgets for projects and programs

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend