Science & Technology Operations Analyst

Job Title:Science and Technology Operations Analyst

Location:Fort Bragg, North Carolina

Education: BA degree in business or technical discipline

Clearance: Secret

Job Description:

This position will directly support the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, and will require a wide range of duties within a fast paced, multi-tasking military organization focused on the identification and evaluation of emerging technologies to address the operational requirements of the Army Special Operations Force (ARSOF). A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a diverse team of active-duty Army and Government civilian personnel. Critical characteristics include self-motivation, ability to work independently, professional communications, attention to detail, ability to follow through, and an affinity for change. Heavy emphasis will be placed on initiating and managing Science and Technology (S&T) project activities in support of the Government project manager. Occasional travel will be required – less than 25%.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general support to Government S&T project managers.
• Review and analysis of project documents including technical approaches, work breakdown structures, cost proposals, schedules, and assessment strategies.
• Review and analysis of proposed technologies to assess technical feasibility and operational appropriateness.
• Draft and review statements of work for S&T project acquisition initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and maintain configuration control of performance parameters for technologies addressing Warfighter requirements.
• Provide project management administrative support to include preparation of project status reports and presentations, review of cost and schedule performance reports, review of test reports, and organization and facilitation of project working groups.
• Prepare presentations and attend meetings. Document meeting results.
• Provide S&T project technical support to include identification of potential technical solutions based on an understanding of ARSOF missions and requirements, perform analysis of alternatives, and perform functional trade-offs.
• Prepare project documentation to include nomination packages, management plans and schedules, spend plans, assessment strategies, and transition recommendations.
• Develop assessment strategies for the rapid evaluation of S&T projects. Identify critical operational issues associated with new technologies. Draft evaluation documents including Integrated Assessment plans, surveys, and evaluation reports.
• Provide system integration support for S&T projects and make recommendation on system interoperability and safety issues.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in identifying, investigating, defining, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to enhance SOF global warfighting and force protection capabilities.
• Generalized knowledge of SOF missions and tactical employment requirements to recommend and implement innovative technology-based solutions to meet these requirements.
• Two or more years of DOD-related acquisition/program management experience. Experience with rapid acquisition desirable.
• Experience in S&T initiative development and execution
• Proficient in project management techniques and software programs (MS Office 365, MS Project, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Visio)
• Proven success in process development

BEAT LLC Provides an Extensive Benefits Package Including:

• Matching 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and Sick Time Off