Senior Specialist

Working Title

Tech Solutions Technical Specialist

Payroll Title

Senior Specialist

Location

BCSA Arlington Office - Arlington, VA 22203 US (Primary)

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-time

Job Classification

Salaried

Exemption Type

Exempt

Type of Hire

Contingent

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Up to 25%

Job Description

BCS Allegient has a 35-year history of helping government, research, and private sector clients implement their programs and missions to achieve success. We offer a breadth of professional support services in the areas of business management, communications, systems engineering, analysis, mission execution, and organization performance. BCS Allegient is currently hiring for a Tech Solutions Technical Specialist to support a team in Arlington, VA.

* This position is contingent upon award.

Job Function:

• Develop validation methods to quantify value and maturity of new technology requests
• Collaborate with ONR Program Officers, SMEs, Science Advisors, and developers to assess technology state
• Schedule and conduct stakeholder meetings within 5 business days to validate operational needs
• Perform rapid technical analysis to determine availability or need for development
• Quantify technology maturity across commercial and government providers
• Conduct technical inquiries to identify existing or ongoing research aligned to needs
• Analyze proposals/whitepapers and quantify research validity
• Coordinate stakeholder evaluations and document inputs in Tech Solutions portal
• Distribute proposals/whitepapers to evaluators within 1 business day of solicitation closure
• Publish and maintain Tech Solutions blog summaries and weekly project updates
• Review project reports for deficiencies and coordinate with Principal Investigators
• Ensure reports are accurate, current, and properly posted to shared systems
• Collect, validate, and distribute monthly technical reports
• Coordinate outreach plans/events and document engagement outcomes for leadership
• Align Tech Solutions portfolio with Navy and Marine Corps strategic priorities
• Represent Tech Solutions at portfolio reviews and technical exchange sessions

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil, mechanical, material, or industrial engineering or a closely related technical field in engineering and physical sciences; and, 7+ years of experience in DoD science and technology development.
• Documented qualification as having served in one of the following capacities: US Navy Surface Warfare Officer, US Navy Submarine Officer, Pilot in Command of a US Navy or Marine Corps Tactical Aircraft.
• Individual must possess a SECRET US Government security at time of contract award.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Communication skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including ONR Program Officers, ONRG Science Advisors, warfighters, acquisition sponsors in program offices, transition sponsors in OPNAV or TYCOMs, and engineers and scientists in the &DE.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Department of the Navy Acquisition Program Office or Systems Command facilitating collaboration on S&T issues between US Navy Stakeholders (OPNAV, PEO/PM and Fleet Forces).
• Working knowledge of the Naval Research and Development Establishment (&DE) community - Naval Warfare Centers, SYSCOMS, Labs, and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARC's).

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.