Strategic Studies Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV

Strategic Studies Research Engineering Scientist Associate IV

Hiring Department: Applied Research Laboratories

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Strategic studies, project coordination, and research in support of projects for the Advanced Technology Laboratory of Applied Research Laboratories.

• Coordinate with campus research staff and sponsors on project activities
• Research policy, authorities, technology, cyber-security, and operational topics relevant to ARL projects
• Plan and coordinate complex project meetings, summits, and test events
• Develop project documentation, briefs, and proposals
• Assist technical staff with test activities and experiments
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Six years of related experience
• Demonstrating knowledge or experience in topics related to policy, legal, intelligence, cyber security, technology, and strategic topics relevant to military applications
• Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills with strong initiative
• Strong writing and presentation skills
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new topics and technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks, be willing to accept and incorporate feedback, and managing their time. This position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, and excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member without daily supervision, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients.

Applicant must be able to work under pressure and accept supervision with regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position.

• Masters’ degree in a related field
• More than 6 years of related experience
• Military knowledge or experience
• Eligibility for immediate access to classified information
• Fellowship experience with a varied set of academic centers related to national security and policy
• Strong initiative through entrepreneurial and/or academic endeavors
• Demonstrated experience researching technical and non-technical topics relevant to ARL projects

$82-98K+/negotiable depending on qualifications

• Standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Some weekend, evening and holiday work
• Possible interstate/intrastate travel

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.