Working on the Defense critical technology areas offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the forefront of advancing national defense capabilities in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Directed Energy, Hypersonics, and more. As part of a collaborative team of technical experts, you will directly support the development and maintenance of modernization technology roadmaps and strategic documents, ensuring alignment with DoD goals. Your role will involve close interaction with senior DoD leaders and stakeholders across the S&T community. You will have the opportunity to support independent technical assessments, provide expert analysis of emerging technologies, and contribute to decision-making processes impacting the Department’s most critical modernization efforts. This project requires a high level of professionalism, technical expertise, and a commitment to shaping the future of national security capabilities.
As a subject matter expert for Quantum Science, you will have the opportunity to do the following:
- Support the office of the Principal Director (PD) for Quantum Science within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering as a subject matter expert
- Advise the Principal Director on the strategic direction for the Quantum technology portfolio and develop relevant products
- Develop a technology roadmap to outline future Quantum developments for DoD in consultation with the PD and develop relevant products
- Assist in outreach to the S&T community to enable Quantum technology development including other U.S. Government, industry, academia, and international partners
- Analyze and track Quantum programs across DoD; assist in technical evaluation of programs; assist in development of requirements
- Assist with and prepare presentations, reports, and other business products as directed by the PD