Strategic Analysis, Inc. seeks a Senior Science and Technology Analyst to support our OUSD(R&E) customer in the oversight of the Department's federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) and its University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs).This is a hybrid position, requiring on-site work in the Mark Center of Alexandria, VA. The on-site frequency is estimated to be two (2) days per week and is subject to change based on client requirements, classified processing, and on-site meeting attendance.As a Senior Science and Technology Analyst, you will: • Provide administrative, technical, and programmatic support to the OUSD(R&E) FFRDC/UARC Director. • Assist in the conduct of annual or periodic reviews of the centers. Recommend evaluation criteria, assist in coordinating panel participation, and prepare written summaries, reports, or other materials. • Provide technical expertise in collecting and analyzing data on individual FFRDCs and UARCs. • Work with government staff to provide technical expertise in facilitating collaboration across the program and the Department. • Prepare meeting materials, technical briefings, agenda, read-ahead, etc. • Monitor and prepare responses to action items, correspondence, and requests for programmatic information across the Department. • Draft and coordinate policy materials, including DoD Directives and Instructions; facilitate formal stakeholder review and support the adjudication of comments and edits. • Maintain broad situational awareness of R&D efforts, budgets, personnel levels, and other resources.QUALIFICATIONS Clearance: An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Education: A master's degree from an accredited college or university is required. At the discretion of the Government, specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.Experience: • Fifteen (15) years' recent and relevant work experience in program/project management; ten (10) years recent and relevant work experience in supporting S&T program management in DoD and knowledge of Defense S&T activities. • Demonstrated experience providing strategic technical oversight of projects. • Demonstrated progressive responsibility in technical project management positions. • Work experience in positions requiring proficient oral and written communication skills, and above-average skills in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications. • Demonstrated success in the conception and execution of highly complex and technical detailed projects (with minimal guidance from the client, and often within very short deadlines.
