Biotechnology SME (Directed Energy & Radio Frequency Research) - TS/SCI

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.

Seeking a Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert to advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues. Working with the Office of Under Secretary of Defense (Research & Engineering), the Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert will support the Office of Critical Technologies as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives. The SME should have demonstrated skills in biological and biotechnology experimentation; experimentation of biological effects for RF and directed energy weapons, and knowledge of RF and directed energy capabilities.
 

As a Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert, you will:

• Work to evaluate and secure cutting-edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense.
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert:

• 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 DoD leadership and outside DoD.
• 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.

• 10 years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), 14 years preferred
• Master’s degree in STEM and minimum of 5-years recent experience in biotechnology, 7-years preferred.   
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Previous experience with Department of Defense RDT&E mission and processes.
• Previous experience in engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing.
• Previous experience with biotechnology programs.
• Excellent writing, communication and briefing.

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.

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AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000. 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.