Sr. Science and Technology Advisor with Security Clearance

Company: Amyx Inc
Location: Reston
Posted on: March 29, 2020

Job Description:

Seeking a candidate to be a Senior Science & Technology (S&T) Advisor at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Operations & Integration Directorate (O&I), Mission Support Department (MSD), and Technology Solutions Division (TSD). Candidate will be responsible for the independent technical oversight and guidance of developing the DTRA O&I DevSecOps process and procedures, technology initiatives that act as "headlights" for the organization identifying relevant and impactful efforts to improve technological capabilities, and overall scientific guidance related to advanced analytics within the organization. Work will be completed at a government facility in Reston, VA. Responsibilities The Sr. SETA Technical Advisor's primary job responsibilities will include:--- Serves as the S&T advisor for technologies advancing the mission of the directorate, supporting the Operations and Integration Director, and other senior management staff. --- Develop strategic engagements and collaborations with inter-agency, DoD, national labs, industry, and academia to locate and leverage newest technologies to assist analysts and warfighters. --- Work in concert with the Division Chief to develop and maintain an integrated RDTE plan and to ensure adequate balance between the near and mid-term investments. --- Develop and refine business models that adequately support the vision and goals of DTRA O&I, with emphasis on improving efficiency and quality of planning and programming processes, and will oversee the analyses of S&T execution. --- Responsible for planning, management oversight, direction, and execution of operational functions for the integration and synchronization of all components and activities internal and external to the MSD towards attainment of the directorate program objectives. --- Work alongside the MSD Director and TSD Division Chief to provide technical and managerial guidance in the development of overall goals and objectives for the division. --- Provide advice in policy formulation and interpretation, program planning and direction, as well as ensure full integration of division operation functions and program evaluation. --- Serves as the portfolio's expert/senior technical advisor to the MSD Director and TSD Division Chief in the areas of business development, operations, program execution, communication and strategic plans. --- Control, analyze, research, and formulate official responses to all forms of communications to and from the government. --- Understand customer needs by assisting them in decomposing their problems into realistic goals, leveraging knowledge of existing technical solutions (COTS/GOTS) or creating plans to expedite the resolutions to the goal. Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications: --- Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required. --- Master's degree, preferably PhD from an accredited college or university with a major in a science or technology field, including Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, etc. with a minimum of 15 years of position specific experience. --- Experience working in support of C-Level leaders and decision makers from Government, DoD, Service, or Joint national security headquarters staff or equivalent. --- Excellent written and oral communication skills and experience developing and presenting complex information to senior Government officials using Microsoft Office Suite applications. --- Strong analytical, statistical and organizational skills required. --- Excellent time management skills required. Amyx is an Equal Opportunity employer. Amyx is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. Every qualified applicant receives focused consideration for employment and no one is discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Amyx complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Equal Opportunity Employer- Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Amyx is an E-Verify employer. Amyx proudly and proactively takes affirmative action to advance employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Physical Demands Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.

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