Senior Technical Program Analyst – Critical Tech & RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation)

Analytic Services Inc•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. ANSER is seeking a Senior Technical Program Analyst – Critical Tech & RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), supporting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices. In this role, you will provide engineering, technical, and program management support, develop and maintain technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and senior leader stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI
PhD in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).
7 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the office
Demonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders, including preparing executive-level briefings and reports
Ability to provide executive-level project, operational, and senior leader stakeholder engagement and coordination
Familiarity with Advana systems and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model development
Knowledge of critical technologies and RDT&E programs for the DoD; experience in technology development or investment analysis

Nice To Haves

Experience operating within OASD(CT), DASD offices, or CTA program management offices, or a similar strategic-level staff environment
Experience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder analytics projects
Strong knowledge of AI and autonomy systems within the Defense ecosystem

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise in relevant technical fields to assist the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap development
Support development of technology roadmaps, identify short-term capability opportunities, and assist with strategy documents and implementation plans
Conduct technical assessments of programs, review white papers and research, respond to DoD and interagency inquiries, and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academia
Develop technical materials including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transition
Collect and analyze data on defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
Support CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OSD(CT) leadership and program managers
Coordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activities
Maintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics for decision-making
Apply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-making
Gather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadership
Support PDs and Government Leads on technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors; advise on transition mechanisms across the Department of Defense
Provide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard development