Senior Analyst / Portfolio Manager

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

QinetiQ US is looking for a Senior Analyst / Portfolio Manager to work in Falls Church, VA. This position directly supports the Defense Innovation Acceleration (DIA) office within the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Prototyping and Experimentation (P&E). The Defense Innovation Acceleration office identifies, incubates, and transitions technologies, systems, and systems-of-systems that close time-critical gaps in high-priority efforts supporting the joint warfighter. The candidate will serve as the functional and technical expert to assess and support oversight of rapid prototyping efforts, including concept development, technical development, programmatic oversight, assessments, and transition of capabilities that align to the DoW and other strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional and technical expert to assess and support oversight of rapid prototyping efforts, including concept development, technical development, programmatic oversight, assessments, and transition of capabilities that align to the DoW and other strategic priorities.
• Provide project management support for project proposal reviews, analysis, and funding recommendations.
• Responsible for analysis and evaluation of project effectiveness, assessing project development, and overall execution.
• Provide technical expertise to assist in discovering, assessing, and evaluating cutting edge technologies that will enable execution of the emerging Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC).
• Prepare, coordinate, and staff ongoing projects and technical/operational demonstrations (i.e. funding documents, memorandums, agreements, program reviews, reports, briefs, etc).
• Collaborate with government labs, the Services, academia, and industry as required to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific, technical, management, or related discipline.
• TS/SCI Required; #qinetiqclearedjob
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in defense / technology development.
• Experience with project management and analysis of prototypes.
• Ability to synthesize vast amounts of complex technical data into senior executive level information.
• Experience with OSW processes and procedures related to supported tasks, including preparing technical briefs, presentations, packages, and DoW/Congressional-level correspondence.
• Experience in the following specialties: prototyping solutions, R&E modernization, and joint warfighting concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical, business, or related field
• PMP certification
• Experience in OSW / Joint Staff / CCMDs

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $140,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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 [email protected] or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity 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.