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
* 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
* * 10 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

* TS/SCI Clearance

* Excellent writing, communication and briefing
Previous experience with:
* Department of Defense RDT&E mission and processes.

* Engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing.

* Biotechnology programs.

* Biological and biotechnology experimentation

* Experimentation of biological effects for RF and directed energy weapons

* RF and directed energy capabilities. 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 $185,000/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