Principal Subject Matter Expert Science & Technology

Description

PWS Title: Principal Subject Matter Expert Science & Technology (Precision Effects / Directed Energy)

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Clearance Type: Top Secret

Responsibilities:

• Support the APM for Precision Effects/Directed Energy in development and acquisition of sensitive PE/DE materiel.
• Review acquisition and contracting strategy documentation and associated communications to ensure technical and programmatic alignment.
• Provide security and vulnerability assessments and develop inputs to program protection plans for advanced PE/DE systems.
• Coordinate with internal and external S&T stakeholders to transition technologies from lab to field.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 15+ years in defense S&T, weapons systems, or directed energy programs, including 5+ years on advanced or sensitive efforts requiring program protection.
• Demonstrated familiarity with PE/DE technologies and their operational applications.
• Experience performing or supporting security/vulnerability assessments and program protection planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant S&T field.
• Experience supporting SOF or other special mission organizations on advanced weapons or directed energy efforts.