Sr. Science & Technology Analyst

Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior Science and Technology (S&T) Analyst with experience in program/project administration and action officer type functions to support our client in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). This is a hybrid position with on-site requirements at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. On-site requirements are estimated to be two (2) days per week. Responsibilities: Assist in the development of and recommend adjustments to DoD S&T strategies for Emerging Technologies (ET), including Quantum Science and/or Position Navigation and Timing (PNT). This requires direct interface with OSD staff, Joint Staff, Defense agencies, Services, and other federal agencies. Provide program management support, including tracking of budget, schedule, and deliverables. Assist in developing a strategy for ET investments, including developing and analyzing different models, approaches, or processes for such investments to inform ET and OSD leadership throughout the PPBE process. Assist in executing strategy for ET investments including analyzing the needs and opportunities to be addressed; formulating solicitations or similar documents; and helping to organize and conduct the evaluation of project proposals. Produce analytical products, directives, meeting minutes, reporting documentation, or other requirements necessary for the efficient management of DoD S&T efforts for review and approval by government personnel. Assist the ET team's support of the OUSD(R&E) regarding congressional issues by tracking legislative developments, congressional reporting requirements and congressional actions and helping to gather and prepare materials for congressional hearings. Review program plans and related documents and document comments to identify and mitigate risks to the accomplishment of the projects and goals. Track progress and suggest alternate approaches for projects behind schedule. Develop decision-quality materials, program documents, and correspondences for scheduled and unscheduled in-process review meetings and briefings. Provide support to activities, meetings and projects to include development of meeting agenda,management plans, and execution strategies; research and analysis of technical content and data; draft and review content (information papers, action memoranda, weekly activity reports, white papers and presentations); and accomplish coordination across required DoD offices. Draft and coordinate updates to DoD Directives. Coordinate with DoD offices to resolve comments that lead to the successful publication of a new Directive. Assist in the POM development process, including the development of unfunded requirement issue papers and other programmatic documentations. Provide assistance to project leads in complying with the OUSD(R&E) data calls and requirements. Travel: Some travel may be required. Requirements: Clearance: An active DoD SECRET is required; TS/SCI preferred. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in scientific, technical, business management, or other related discipline is preferred. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements. Experience: Minimum ten (10) years' recent and relevant experience, including federal government program management or oversight support. Understanding of the PPBE process is a plus. Strong communication skills, unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation. Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverables scheduled. SA is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.