Senior Technical Advisor

Amentum•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in the Washington, D.C area. The Senior Technical Advisor serves as a subject matter expert, providing high level technical guidance, strategic direction, and advisory support in their specialized field. Ensure that complex technical challenges are addressed with innovative, effective, and sustainable solutions that align with organizational goals.

Requirements

Active Top Secret
Advanced degree (Masters is acceptable, PhD preferred) in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess a minimum of twenty (20) years of progressively responsible experience in a specific technical field as required by leadership (e.g. critical infrastructure, nuclear weapons engineering, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, etc).
Proven leadership, and the ability to influence decision making at the senior executive and stakeholder levels.
Recognized subject matter expert within a given field, with a demonstrated record of technical excellence and leadership.
Proven ability to influence, advise, and brief senior executives, government officials and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support leadership by providing expert technical guidance, analysis, and recommendations.
Lead and oversee the development, evaluation, and implementation of advanced technical strategies.
Review, assess, and advise on emerging technologies, industry standards and best practices to ensure organizational readiness and agility.
Mentor HQ and field personnel, fostering knowledge transfer and workforce development.
When directed, serve as the principal technical liaison to government, industry, and academic partners, representing the organization in high level forums and engagements.
With Government oversight, provide support for strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making processes requiring deep technical expertise.