What are the responsibilities and job description for the Functional Specialist position at QinetiQ US?
Company Overview
We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).
QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.
Why Join QinetiQ US?
If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.
Position Overview
Far Ridgeline Engagements (A QinetiQ US company) is seeking a Functional Specialist to support a government organization in Bethesda MD.
Responsibilities
- A functional specialist is an expert in a specific discipline, such as human resources, finance, marketing, information technology or continuous improvement.
- A specialist can either manage a department or take a key role in one area of the department. For example, a marketing specialist might oversee the research, distribution, sales, advertising, promotions, social media or public relations of a small business.
- At a large company, they might specialize by handling one of those duties.
- A specialist might not be able to handle all of the tasks in their area but knows enough about them to manage others. For example, an advertising specialist will be familiar with media buying, layout and design, pay-per-click strategies and copywriting.
- While they might not have advanced layout and design skills, they understands the basics of graphic design and can direct a graphic artist. Respond to queries from students on the particular subject.
- Contractor staff will possess eligibility for Top Secret clearance with SCI and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience required in related field.
- Contractor staff will operate the SBIR/STTR Foreign Risk Management Implementation/Due Diligence Workflow.
- Contractor staff will review SBIR/STTR foreign disclosures and supporting documents submitted by applicants to identify and assess foreign affiliation, including those involving Countries of Concern to deliver a risk assessment and recommendation for approval or denial.
- Contractor staff will conduct research and analysis using open source, other internal NIH source information in the development of threat assessment (information bulletins, briefings, reports, assessments) for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grants and contracts focused on:
- Identifying financial revenue and financial associations to include - foreign subsidiaries, partnerships and suppliers, foreign and domestic patent and licensing records, foreign investors and investments within SBIR/STTR grants and contracts.
- Identifying cybersecurity, foreign affiliations, and foreign talent program concerns within SBIR/STTR grants and contracts.
Required Qualifications
- Clearance: Top Secret/SCI
- Education: MA/MS desired; a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area.
- Experience: No less than 1 to 2 years of relevant experience
Company EEO Statement
Accessibility/Accommodation:
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
