Senior Contractor Support to Analyze Emerging and Disruptive TechnologiesDEFTEC delivers mission-critical solutions through skillfully delivered services and innovative products. We are inspired by our clients' critical missions and driven to provide the most effective solutions to execute their missions, operational challenges, and requirements. Our dedicated, experienced, and talented employees work closely with our clients to ensure the delivery of exceptional services and products.
Position Overview:
The Senior Contractor Support to Analyze Emerging and Disruptive Technologies (EDTs) contributes to the identification, cataloguing, and sustained assessment of EDT implications and adoption opportunities in support of the Warfare Development Agenda, promoting increased experimentation of EDT-based solutions in realistic environments. The incumbent provides and coordinates input to the programming of EDT activities within the ACT S&T Program of Work, supporting ACT's foresight, NDPP, multinational solutions, capability development, and training and education efforts, while working to influence and exploit EDTs that address identified capability shortfalls. This role delivers EDT advice that informs strategic foresight analysis (SFA, FFAO), NATO defense planning processes including NDPP Step 2, and subsequent capability and force development efforts such as requirements formulation, concept development, experimentation, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), identifying capability shortfalls that could benefit from EDT adoption through analysis of NDPP products and operational lessons learned in coordination with ACT staff. The incumbent educates HQ SACT staff on EDT-related opportunities and risks, organizes and maintains a knowledge base on EDT adoption status to enable information exchange among ACT, NATO, and national stakeholders, and serves as a member of the Innovation Branch under Multi-Domain Force Development, executing tasks as directed by the Section Head for Science and Technology in support of the Branch's broader Science and Technology mission.
Job Responsibilities:
Contribute to identification of new and cataloguing of existing EDTs.
Contribute to the sustained assessment of EDT implications and adoption opportunities in support of the Warfare Development Agenda.
Promote increased experimentation of EDT-based solutions in realistic environments.
Provide and coordinate input to programming of EDTs activities within ACT S&T POW in support of ACT's foresight, NDPP, multinational solutions, capability development, training and education.
Influence and exploit EDTs that address identified capability shortfalls and those significantly impacting available capabilities.
Provide and coordinate input to the production and delivery of EDTs advice that informs the strategic foresight analysis efforts (SFA, FFAO), NATO defense planning (e.g., NDPP step 2) and subsequent capability and force development efforts, including capability requirements formulation, concept development and experimentation and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA).Identify capability shortfalls that could benefit from adoption of EDTs by analyzing the NDPP products, the operational Lessons Learned and in coordination with other ACT staff.
Educate HQ SACT staff on the opportunities and risks associated with EDTs.
Organize and manage a knowledge base through sustained provision of the current status of EDT adoption for Warfare Development and to enable information exchange between ACT, NATO and national EDT stakeholders.
Act as a member of the Innovation Branch under Multi-Domain Force Development, executing tasks and duties as directed by the Section Head Science and Technology or superiors with regard to projects, activities, and outputs related to the Branch core tasks in the broader field of Science and Technology.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in computer science, information and communication technology or closely related scientific or engineering discipline and 4 years post-related experience. The lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to ACT, that is, at least 6 years extensive and progressive in duties related to the function of the post.
Active NATO Secret Security Clearance:
Two years' experience in the acquisition, assembly and interpretation of research & technology information.
Knowledge of S&T information sources in nations, for example defense research laboratories, academic institutions, media and defense ministries.
Experience in interpreting future S&T and EDT-related information in order to assess how such technologies may be applied within the military environment and adopted to address current and future operational challenges.
Practical experience with PC office automation products, including the use of internet for information research.
Ability to conduct analytical work on EDT documentation, identify adoption pathways, and develop practical examples of how emerging technologies can be applied to the conflicts of today and tomorrow.
DEFTEC offers a comprehensive whole-life benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, holiday, paid time off, 401K with a match, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and educational reimbursement. The DEFTEC team comprises professionals who make a difference daily in crucial national security missions. Our leadership knows that this happens by employing a diverse team that is well cared for. Our top priority is our employees, making DEFTEC an ideal workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please get in touch with HR@deftec.com if you require reasonable accommodations.
DEFTEC is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
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Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
