Research Associate, Associate Principal

American Systems Corp

Alexandria, VA
10 days ago

$165,000 Per Year

Highlights

Support the Secretary of War for Science and Technology (S&T) Program Protection as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic Critical Areas of Technoloy, Bio-Technology, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, AI, Logistics. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Alexandria, VA
Industry	Internet Services
Company Size	1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded	1975

Description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering & Analysis, Test & Evaluation, and Training

Responsibilities

Support the Secretary of War for Science and Technology (S&T) Program Protection as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic Critical Areas of Technoloy, Bio-Technology, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, AI, Logistics
Advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues
Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
Represent USD R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government-approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects.
Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for current Biotechnology issues.
Conduct biotechnology research analysis.
Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoD''s R&E program.
Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoW leadership and outside DoW.
Track the department-wide budget for efforts aligning with Biotechnology.
Maintain and update Biotechnology modernization roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders.
Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities.

Qualifications

7yrs years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).
Master's degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree.
Experience with Python, R, Share-point Development.
TS/SCI Clearance Eligibility.
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
Excellent writing, communication and briefing.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/Yr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

About Company

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.