Research Associate and Technology Protection Analyst
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Salary$150k – $200k
LocationAlexandria, VA, US
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience3–7 yrs
DepartmentScientific Research & Analysis
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 7, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live19h ago
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Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area
3-7 years of experience
Active TS/SCI clearance
Willingness to submit to a polygraph
Experience with or real-world exposure to a technology protection-related field or topic
Experience leveraging AI, preferably with a working knowledge of a relevant programming language
Experience with DoW or federal government bureaucratic processes
Emerging leader with a bias for action and preference for working collaboratively on small, mission-oriented teams
Experience with problem framing on complex technical issues
Experience with project management processes and tools
Experience in effectively prioritizing personal workload to meet deadlines and work objectives
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other desktop applications
U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
Skills
AI
Python
R
Ruby
Rust
Julia
MS Office Suite
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
As the Research Associate and Technology Protection Analyst, you will:
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Serve as a key member of a small, tight-knit team supporting technology protection-related matters.
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Provide expertise and new ideas to team members and senior Department of War (DoW) leaders in developing and implementing updated strategies to protect critical technology data.
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Support high-ranking DoW Senior Executives and interact with other DoW Senior Executives, Flag/General Officers, and their support staffs.
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Utilize and build AI tools to support technology protection-related matters.
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Analyze and provide recommendations on issues dealing with the full spectrum of DoW technology protection-related matters, from research through capability deployment/employment.
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Coordinate with technology protection community representatives on issues spanning the full capability lifecycle.
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Compare, analyze and evaluate the relative merits of program activities and alternatives.
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Prepare reports and briefs, summarizing formal events and commentary, requirements, deficiencies, and investments for various programs, systems, and activities.
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Provide project management and task management expertise to team workflows and projects.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant area with 3-7 years of experience.
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Active TS/SCI clearance, with a willingness to submit to a polygraph.
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U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance.
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Experience with or real-world exposure to a technology protection-related field or topic, i.e. research security, economic security, cybersecurity, SCRM, industrial base protection, intelligence, etc.
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Experience leveraging AI, preferably with a working knowledge of a relevant programming language (i.e., Python, R, Ruby, Rust, Julia, etc.).
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Experience with DoW or federal government bureaucratic processes.
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Emerging leader with a bias for action and preference for working collaboratively on small, mission-oriented teams.
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Experience with problem framing on complex technical issues.
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Experience with project management processes and tools.
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Experience in effectively prioritizing personal workload to meet deadlines and work objectives.
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Proficiency with MS Office Suite and other desktop applications.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $150,000.00/Yr. - USD $200,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status