AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Senior Defense Technology Advisor

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in technology transition from RDT&E to acquisitions, with a strong focus on strategic assessments and technology modernization. Proficient in developing executive-level products and engaging with diverse stakeholders in the defense technology sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Technology TransitionStrategic AssessmentsRDT&E ExperienceTechnical Stakeholder EngagementActive TS Clearance

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support office leadership in identifying and enabling pathways to transition technologies from RDT&E to acquisitions
  • Advise senior DoW leadership on strategic direction, technology modernization priorities, and emerging capability gaps
  • Develop technology roadmaps, strategic assessments, presentations, and executive-level products
  • Coordinate and engage with government laboratories, industry, academia, FFRDCs, UARCs, and international partners
  • Prepare briefings, reports, white papers, and other business and technical products for senior leadership decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 7 years of experience relevant to the portfolio of the applicable office
  • MS in a relevant hard science or engineering discipline is desired
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the DoW RDT&E community and working with senior technical and acquisition stakeholders
  • Expertise in one or more of: communications, microelectronics, RF engineering, cryptography, space technology, cyberspace operations, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, directed energy, battlespace awareness, electronic warfare
  • Current and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required
  • U.S. Citizenship required for obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Insurance programs
  • Education and training assistance
  • Employee ownership

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Hard Skills
MicroelectronicsRF EngineeringCryptographySpace TechnologyCyberspace OperationsQuantum ComputingArtificial IntelligenceDirected EnergyBattlespace AwarenessElectronic Warfare
Soft Skills
Advisory SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills
Industry Keywords
DoWRDT&EAcquisitionGovernment LaboratoriesFFRDCsUARCsInternational Partnerships