Emerging Technology Assessor

Job Description

Job Description

Emerging Technology Assessment Analyst

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Remote (U.S.)

Travel: Approximately 15–25% travel is expected in support of government experimentation events, technology demonstrations, military exercises, and customer engagements.

Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI Eligibility Required

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) provides engineering, operational, and technical services supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. Our teams support test and evaluation, experimentation, systems integration, operational planning, and technology transition across a broad range of national security programs.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking an experienced Emerging Technology Assessment Analyst to support Department of Defense customers evaluating emerging technologies, operational concepts, and future capabilities.

Working alongside government leaders, military operators, engineers, and industry partners, this position supports experimentation, operational assessments, technology demonstrations, and capability evaluations that inform acquisition decisions and future force modernization.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional technical writing and communication skills, enabling them to transform complex technical and operational information into objective, evidence-based recommendations for senior government decision-makers.

Candidates with experience supporting DoD experimentation, operational analysis, test and evaluation, capability development, or military modernization efforts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of operational assessments, technology evaluations, and experimentation events supporting Department of Defense modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with government leadership, military organizations, engineers, and industry partners to define assessment objectives, measures of effectiveness, and evaluation criteria.
• Design and execute structured data collection methodologies supporting objective operational analysis.
• Collect, validate, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data generated through demonstrations, operational testing, and military experimentation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies within operational contexts to identify strengths, limitations, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply analytical methodologies to develop objective, evidence-based findings supporting technology transition and acquisition decisions.
• Develop executive briefings, technical reports, white papers, and assessment products for government sponsors and senior leadership.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to military leaders, government stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Support project planning, schedule development, analytical frameworks, and continuous improvement of assessment methodologies.
• Contribute to multiple concurrent projects supporting emerging technology and capability development initiatives.

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
• Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or federal government
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, analytical products, or technical documentation
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and operational concepts
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience supporting Test & Evaluation (T&E), operational assessment, experimentation, or capability development
• Military operational planning or operational analysis experience
• Experience supporting OSD, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Defense Agencies, or Service laboratories
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition, science and technology, or modernization programs
• Experience with unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, or autonomous technologies
• Experience with operational research, modeling and simulation, or data analytics
• Systems engineering or systems integration experience
• Technical communications or scientific writing experience
• Experience operating within SIPRNet and/or JWICS environments

• Hybrid operational environment supporting remote collaboration, SCIFs, government facilities, and operational experimentation venues
• Regular interaction with senior government leaders, military personnel, engineers, and industry partners
• Participation in technology demonstrations, military experimentation events, and operational assessments
• Dynamic mission environment supporting advanced defense technologies and future capability development
• Comprehensive onboarding and mission-specific training provided for Blackrock assessment methodologies and customer processes
• Travel requirements are expected to average 15–25%, though travel may fluctuate based on customer needs, operational tempo, and scheduled experimentation activities

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus program

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department.