Research Associate, Associate Principal Security Clearance

Position: Research Associate, Associate Principal with Security Clearance
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. Responsibilities As a Research Associate, Associate Principal with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
* Support the Office of Critical Technologies as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives.
* Advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues.
* Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
* Represent USD R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
* Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for current Biotechnology issues.
* Conduct biotechnology research analysis.
* Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoD's R&E program.
* Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD.
* Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with Biotechnology.
* Maintain and update Biotechnology modernization roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders.
* Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities. Qualifications
* 5 years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E)
* Master's degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree.
* Must have a current and active TS/SCI Clearance.
* U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.

* Excellent writing, communication and briefing. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $/Yr.

- USD $150,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status