Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Analyst (Secret Clearance Required)
About The Position
The Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Analyst supports the Navy Director of Innovation Protection Policies Program Manager position in the development of investigative capabilities/tools and substantive analysis of national and economic security risks arising from new and emerging technologies, particularly as they relate to the missions of the DOW, Navy, and ONR, the national innovation ecosystem, and the Defense Industrial Base. The role involves conducting research, producing reports and analyses, and assisting in the management and execution of program tasking. The ideal candidate will possess strong professionalism, discretion, and communication skills, with the ability to interface with senior leaders across government and industry. They must be an independent thinker capable of tactful problem-solving, creative research in emerging areas of technology, law, and policy, and possess critical thinking and strategic analysis skills. The ability to gather research and make recommendations in the face of ambiguity, work independently, and collaborate effectively with others is essential.
Requirements
- Active SECRET level clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET level clearance.
- Technical degree in Science or Engineering.
- Familiarity with MS Office products and Adobe.
- Ability to organize and archive research results systematically.
- Ability to prepare written memorandums and presentations of research results.
- Familiarity with Legal Research Tools.
- Graduate of an accredited law school or passed the bar in one of the 50 US States or Territories.
- No disciplinary record or history.
- Professionalism, discretion, and communication skills.
- Ability to interface with senior leaders.
- Professional demeanor and ability to communicate courteously and professionally.
- Independent thinker who can solve problems tactfully.
- Ability to think creatively to find relevant materials in emerging areas of technology, law, and policy.
- Critical thinking and strategic analysis skills.
- Comfortable with gathering research and making recommendations in the face of ambiguity.
- Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Advanced expertise with MS Word, Google Docs, MS Powerpoint and similar tools, especially use of footnotes, creating table of contents, endnotes, figure labeling using the tools embedded in those programs, and equation editors.
- Use of Adobe to create, edit and sign documents.
- Ability to organize results to prepare charts and graphs in a manner that conveys complex data in a digestible form.
- Knowledge of acquisition processes and how to work with acquisitions, budget and contracts personnel.
- Knowledge of Excel and ability to assist with tracking and managing budget expenditures.
- Ability to assist with the preparation of budget documents, management of contracts, scheduling meetings, and other clerical overhead tasking.
- Ability to track training requirements to include continuing education requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Registered patent attorney currently licensed to practice.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas of law: International trade law, Intellectual property law, Data and privacy law, Artificial intelligence, Computer and technology law, USPTO Rules and Procedures, Standards, Economics of law and policy.
Responsibilities
- Develop investigative capabilities/tools.
- Conduct substantive analysis of national and economic security risks from new and emerging technologies.
- Analyze risks related to the missions of the DOW, Navy, and ONR, the national innovation ecosystem, and the Defense Industrial Base.
- Conduct research.
- Produce reports and analyses.
- Assist in management and execution of program tasking.
- Organize and archive research results for later retrieval.
- Prepare written memorandums and presentations of research results.
- Acquire familiarity and facility with department specialized research tools (e.g., Lexis, patent research tools, scientific literature, financial research tools) and employ them for research assignments.
- Prepare reports and presentations, including complex documents and publication-ready research documents.
- Utilize advanced expertise with MS Word, Google Docs, MS PowerPoint, including footnotes, table of contents, endnotes, figure labeling, and equation editors.
- Use Adobe to create, edit, and sign documents.
- Organize results to prepare charts and graphs that convey complex data digestibly.
- Interface with Security, Legislative Affairs, and Public Affairs as needed for release of information.
- Understand acquisition processes and how to work with acquisitions, budget, and contracts personnel.
- Assist with tracking and managing budget expenditures using Excel.
- Assist in the preparation of budget documents, management of contracts, scheduling meetings, and other clerical overhead tasks.
- Track training requirements, including continuing education.
- Conduct legal and patent research.
- Potentially prepare documents for release to stakeholders.
Benefits
- Direct Deposits & Allotment
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
- Virtual Doctor Visits (unlimited/$0 copays)
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Program
- Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare, dependent care, & parking/transportation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Travel Assistance Program
- Education Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match & profit sharing
- Paid Parking
- Grocery Delivery Service Fee Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
