Senior Research Specialist Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustain[...]

Company Profile :

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world including Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary :

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)) is responsible for leading the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) efforts related to research and development, advanced technology, developmental test and evaluation, production, logistics, installation management, military construction, defense procurement, acquisition policy, environmental and nuclear security, chemical and biological matters, operational energy plans and programs, corrosion policy and oversight, human capital initiatives, as well as small and disadvantaged business management. To accomplish this mission, OUSD(A&S) requires administrative, analytical, and strategic communication support services.

Position Summary :

MSI is seeking a Senior Research Specialist who will be responsible for conducting research, providing analysis, and developing recommendations on a variety of defense programs and projects. The work conducted by the Senior Research Specialist will provide the necessary input for OUSD(A&S) to then develop strategy and policy related to the acquisition and sustainment of defense systems and capabilities. The position will be based in the DC metro area.

• Please note : Only U.S. citizens with a current TS / SCI security clearance, or a TS security clearance with eligibility for SCI, are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications :

At MSI, health and safety play a vital role in our success. MSI Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

MSI is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Americans with Disabilities / Veterans Employer.

Reasonable Accommodations :

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