R&D Project Manager and Cyber/AI Technology Analyst

Noblis • Washington, DC

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Noblis and Noblis ESI are seeking a mission-driven professional to provide technical and project management support to a multidisciplinary team assisting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA). The work supports DHS S&T efforts to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure, with a focus on cyber, artificial intelligence (AI)/super intelligence (SI), and related emerging technologies. The role involves helping address current, emerging, and future homeland security threats through research and development (R&D) program support and technical analysis.

The position is currently hybrid, combining on-site and remote work. Staff must be able to regularly commute to Washington, DC, and attend the DHS S&T client site as needed. Remote/hybrid status may change based on Noblis or government requirements.

Candidates must meet either of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) and at least three years of relevant experience. Experience and/or certification in project management principles and activities is also required. Selected applicants must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability and a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Experience and/or certification in project management principles and activities.
• Must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability and a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to regularly commute to Washington, DC, for on-site work as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience, certification, and/or degree in cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, computer science, systems engineering, or another engineering or scientific discipline.
• Experience in critical infrastructure.
• Attention to detail and a service mindset.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience developing professional rapport and relationships throughout an organization.
• Experience facilitating resolution of customer requirements and needs, including identifying and documenting capability gaps, formulating and developing solutions, and contributing to strategic discussions.
• Demonstrated experience providing technical program management and analytical support to programs and projects serving DHS or other government agencies.
• Proven results-oriented, proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively amid new assignments and reprioritization of existing work.
• Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers.
• Experience in a research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) setting or organization.
• Interest in learning about and researching new technical areas, asking questions, and understanding technical and programmatic issues.
• Experience analyzing technology supply chains.
• Demonstrated experience distilling complex topics and developing and delivering briefings on technical topics.
• Experience with GenAI/GenSI tools, especially prompt engineering and agentic AI/SI.
• Experience using Microsoft products, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Active Security Clearance and DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support management of project scope, budget, risks, schedule, and other project aspects.
• Contribute to a central repository of technical program information, such as reports and requirements.
• Monitor program and technical performance against goals.
• Organize, coordinate, and participate in meetings, discussions, and seminars on related technology topics.
• Provide input to the development of R&D program solicitations and related documentation.
• Develop scientific program status reports, PowerPoint briefings, and read-ahead materials.
• Provide technical and programmatic reviews of deliverables.
• Provide overviews of new developments and capabilities in cyber, AI/SI, and related emerging technologies.
• Review technical reports and highlight unclear or questionable methods and results.
• Contribute to scientific capability development strategies.
• Contribute to technology roadmaps for planning research, development, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Assess the efficacy, safety, and lifecycle costs of proposed or realized scientific solutions.
• Communicate scientific findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Awards recognizing exceptional performance and demonstration of service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level