Undersea Technology Specialist

Leidos • Suitland, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Undersea Technology Specialist conducts all-source intelligence analysis focused on existing and emerging maritime technology capabilities. The role requires expertise in undersea technologies, including unmanned undersea vehicles, manned submersibles, seafloor imaging sensors (acoustic and optical), and undersea vehicle navigation and positioning. The specialist analyzes the capabilities, readiness, and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.

The specialist documents analyses and assessments in memoranda, technical reports, and briefings for the Customer or designated Customer audiences. The role also includes attending designated underwater technology conferences, nominally three times per year, to collect pertinent information as directed. Conference attendance must be documented in trip reports covering collection opportunities and significant information acquired, including technical research papers, brochures, or other media.

The position is based at the customer site in Suitland, Maryland. The successful candidate will undergo additional job-specific training after hiring.

Requirements

• Expertise in undersea technologies, including unmanned undersea vehicles, manned submersibles, acoustic and optical seafloor imaging sensors, and undersea vehicle navigation and positioning.
• Expertise in analyzing the capabilities, readiness, and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with awareness of maritime technology, or an associate degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience.
• Current TS/SCI or TS with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to work at the customer site in Suitland, Maryland.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and customers without the support of a manager in attendance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current CI polygraph.
• Awareness of undersea technology, ocean systems engineering, and deep-sea operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all-source intelligence analysis of existing and emerging maritime technology capabilities.
• Analyze the capabilities, readiness, and operations of maritime vessels that employ underwater technologies.
• Document analyses and assessments in memoranda, technical reports, and briefings for the Customer or designated Customer audiences.
• Attend designated underwater technology conferences, nominally three times per year, and collect pertinent information as directed.
• Prepare trip reports documenting conference collection opportunities and significant information acquired, including technical research papers, brochures, and other media.
• Brief senior leaders and customers without a manager present.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time