Technology Advantage Senior Analyst

McBride•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

This role involves contributing to the identification and cataloging of existing Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs), and supporting the development and production of the Technology Advantage (TA) critical enabler. The analyst will assess how TA can support identified Lines of Development, update TA Vision documents, and prepare an initial draft Action Plan for TA development. Key activities include supporting the definition of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Final Operating Capability (FOC), fostering a TA community of interest, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders. The role also requires supporting the TA Project Manager and Sponsor with reports on TA Action Plan activities and integration with other projects and experimentation. Direct interaction with external stakeholders is expected.

Requirements

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized certified University in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years post-related experience.
Alternatively, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by at least 6 years extensive and progressive experience in duties related to the function of the post.
Two years' experience in the acquisition, assembly, and interpretation of research & technology information.
Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, for example defense research laboratories, academic institutions, media, and defense ministries.
Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order to assess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment and adopted to address current and future operational challenges.
Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research.
Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of how emerging technologies can be applied to the conflicts of today and tomorrow.
NATO Secret Security Clearance or National equivalent.
Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Contribute to identification of new and cataloging of existing EDTs.
Contribute and provide deliverables to support the further development and production of the Technology Advantage critical enabler.
Analysis of how TA can support identified WDI Lines of Development.
Update of current TA Vision documents to describe a common understanding of TA.
Prepare an initial draft Action Plan for the development of TA.
Support the definition of Initial Operating Capability (IOC).
Support the definition of Final Operating Capability (FOC).
Support the creation of a TA community of interest, leading to further engagement with internal NATO and external stakeholders.
Support the TA Project Manager and Sponsor through the provision of information and reports on the activities associated with the TA Action Plan and integration of the TA concept with other associated projects and experimentation activities.
Interact directly with external stakeholders within the scope of this contract.