USW Research & Engineering - Science & Technology - Management & Program Analyst​/Director, Technology & Information

Management & Program Analyst/Director, Technology & Information Security

JOA: USWRE-

Pay Scale: $169,279-$197,200

Open Date: 31 August 2026

Close Date: 21 September 2026

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USWR&E) is at the forefront of shaping the nation's defense capabilities. Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation and drive the development and integration of advanced technology to ensure the superiority of our military forces. The Science & Technology Program Protection division, within the Research & Engineering/Science & Technology directorate, is dedicated to safeguarding our technological edge through robust program protection strategies and cutting-edge system security engineering.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology (OASW(S&T)) within OUSD(R&E) directs the Department's enterprise strategy to maintain enduring technological superiority across critical emerging capabilities and foundational research. S&T oversees the discovery, maturation, and operational transition of next-generation technologies—including quantum systems, advanced materials, biotechnology, trusted microelectronics, and directed energy. By synchronizing research investments across defense laboratories, warfare centers, academic institutions, and industrial partners, S&T ensures the rapid delivery of disruptive capabilities to the warfighter while establishing robust safeguards to protect national defense innovations and research ecosystems from adversary exploitation.

As the Director, Technology & Information Security, you will serve as the principal technical authority and Senior Foreign Disclosure Officer within the Science & Technology Program Protection portfolio. In this capacity, you will establish strategic vision and operational policies governing technology release, foreign disclosure, export control compliance, and information protection across all S&T programs. You will work across departmental boundaries—partnering directly with OUSD(A&S), OUSD(I&S), the Intelligence Community, and international working groups—to secure sensitive and classified research (spanning CTI/CUI to SAP/SCI) while enabling critical international collaboration and maintaining the integrity of the defense technology base.

The incumbent will serve as a critical leader responsible for all matters related to Technology Security and Information Security. As the Director, you will identify strategic gaps, provide strategic vision, and oversee the implementation of policies that govern technology release, foreign disclosure, and the protection of controlled information, ensuring the consistent application of security measures across the Department.

This position is covered by the Department of War (DoW) Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (Acq Demo). The position is located in Washington, DC. The pay plan and broadband level for this role is NH-0343-IV. This role will close for submissions at 11:59pm on September 21st, 2026.