Senior Research Analyst - Secret (TS/SCI eligible) - (24668) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level Senior Research Analyst - Secret (TS/SCI eligible) Clearance Required? Top Secret/SCI Location: College Park, MD 20742 US (Primary) % Travel 0 - 10% Job Description AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the United States. Employer Ownership means, that at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, we treat each other with respect. Every member of our team has a vested interest and benefits from MISSION SUCCESS. We all have the same goals – particularly in service to our nation’s War Fighters; providing, team-focused, mission-essential support in challenging environments. Being truly effective means pushing beyond basic requirements. We build skilled and committed teams of experts. We conduct our work with a sense of purpose; loyal to the mission, our clients, each other and to the long-term success of the company. WANTED: ExperiencedSenior Research Analyst to spearhead the technical literacy of critical DOD technology areas for the Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell (JAPEC) within DOD’s OUSD Research & Engineering (R&E) sector. As aSenior Research Analyst: + Understand and relay the scope, status and ecosystem of two or more DOD critical technology areas; become the go-to expert in these elected domains in alignment with the DOD mission. + Serve as an integrator of classified intelligence products and open-source research literature to inform next steps and key operations of DOD’s partner organizations. + Research cutting edge science as it relates to intelligence reporting, acting to synthesize a comprehensive view for JAPEC leadership. + Proactively identify breakthrough technology for novel or sustained military systems, as well as the potential to technology convergence. + Collaborate across multiple interagency teams to fortify America’s approach to safeguarding science and next generation technology. + Crosswalk adversary technology status with our nation’s current research cadence and progress. A week in the life as aSenior Research Analyst: + Interface daily with government sponsors. + Post on-site with an interdisciplinary team of experts that collectively implement and recommend security features for the nation’s most pertinent military technology. + Conduct in-depth technical and security reviews through literature research and data assessments. + Devise new approaches, schema and messaging around technology protection and potential for exploitation. + Access secure networks to synchronize the government’s approach to technology protection and sharing best practices. + Synthesize risk managing and educational material for intelligence, security, academia and government personnel on key data and technologies. + Lead development of complex gap analyses and risk matrices for high value dual use or military technologies. Job Requirements + MS or Higher Degree required in a STEM field (consult DOD critical technology list). + 8 - 10 years of experience. + Secret Clearance required. Should be TS/SCI eligible. + Proclivity for literature research and data evaluation. + Strong oral and written skills. + Strong team orientation. + Ability to be on-site for classified work and meetings. + Proactive, organized and mission driven. + Reliability and effective time management. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize CompaniesEnergage National Best Workplaces, NationalWashington Post Best WorkplacesVeteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets MedallionBEST FOR VETS by Military TimesTOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $175,000- $190,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation