Strategic Analysis, Inc. (SA) seeks a part-time Senior Analyst to support a Quantum Sciences and Engineering portfolio within the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).  The ideal candidate will have experience in quantum sensing or timing and systems/electrical/photonics engineering for the federal government and industry.

As a Senior Analyst, you will:

• Track, organize, and prioritize industry critical component and supply chain challenges across the quantum technology application areas.
• Track emerging materials, devices, and fabrication technologies relevant to the challenges above, especially integrated photonics.
• Recommend projects that match up challenges and opportunities with sound economic analysis.
• Develop project execution plans that best leverage existing infrastructure.
• Follow any executed R&E plans and recommend any changes of action of these.
• Organize collaborations between OUSD(R&E) and other government stakeholders.

Work Location:   On-site work in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA is required. Telework options are available within the Washington, DC commuting area.  

Travel:  Some travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Clearance: An active TOP SECRET security clearance is required; TS/SCI strongly preferred.

Education:  

• Master's degree in scientific, technical, business management, or other related discipline is preferred. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.
• PhD strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years’ recent and relevant experience providing strategic technical oversight of projects.
• Proficient in technical research and technical writing.
• Excellent communication skills, unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation
• Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverables scheduled.