Analyst, Technology Protection

Overview

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.

• Location:
  
  US‑VA‑Alexandria
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• Remote:
  No
• Clearance Required:
  
  Top Secret/SCI

• Serve as a key member of a small, tight‑knit team supporting a Senior Executive body for technology protection‑related matters.
• Provide expertise and new ideas to team members and senior Department of War (DoW) leaders in developing and implementing updated strategies to protect critical technology data.
• Support high‑ranking DoW Senior Executives and interact with other DoW Senior Executives, Flag/General Officers, and their support staffs.
• Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with the full spectrum of DoW technology protection‑related matters, from research through capability deployment/employment.
• Coordinate with technology protection community representatives on issues spanning the full capability lifecycle.
• Compare, analyze and evaluate the relative merits of program activities and alternatives.
• Prepare reports and briefs, summarizing formal events and commentary, requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs, systems, and activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area with 3‑5 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance, with a willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience with or real‑world exposure to a technology protection‑related field or topic, i.e., intelligence, counterintelligence, security, OPSEC, cybersecurity, SCRM, industrial base protection, etc.
• Emerging leader with a bias for action and preference for working collaboratively on small, mission‑oriented teams.
• Experience with problem framing on complex technical issues.
• Experience or interest in leveraging AI, preferably with a working knowledge of a relevant programming language (i.e., Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Julia, etc.).
• Experience in effectively prioritizing personal workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other desktop applications.

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.

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