Technical Specialist - ONR Tech Solutions

Position Location: Arlington, VA Security Clearance: Active Clearance Required - U.S. citizenship required Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 Depending on Experience and Education Travel: 20% Benefits: SURVICE Engineering offers a total rewards package to include competitive salaries, comprehensive insurance options, paid time off, 401k, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement. Position Summary SURVICE Engineering is currently seeking a Technical Specialist to support our Washington Area Operation. The applicant shall provide U.S. Navy S&T Technical Services to the ONR Global Director of TechSolutions. These services require the performance of technical analysis to enhance the government's ability to make highly informed decisions regarding prototype technology investments across a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. The primary focus is to evaluate technical proposals, assist the government in identifying technological merits, and represent the TechSolutions Program during coordination with stakeholders. Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Technical Specialist Recommend validation steps to mathematically quantify the value of new technology requests received from the Fleet/Force and network with ONR Program Officers, other technology SMEs, ONRG Science Advisors, and NR&DE developers to assess the state of the requested technology. Schedule and execute meetings within five business days to deliver a report on the state of technology development to the requesting warfighter or a representative from their command, ONR SMEs, and stakeholders, in order to validate the operational need for prototype development. Conduct technical analysis within five business days to determine whether a technology solution is already available, will soon become available, or requires development to solve the warfighter need. Provide a technical analysis to mathematically quantify the maturity of specific technology within commercial industry and government solution providers. Conduct technical inquiries with NR&DE developers, S&T SMEs, ONR HQ Program Officers, ONR MILDEPs, and other representatives from the ONR Codes to identify research being conducted or existing development already underway as a potential fit for a TechSolutions requirement. Provide a technical analysis of the proposals and whitepapers received at TechSolutions and mathematically quantify the validation of the research that has been conducted. Coordinate with technical stakeholders to collect their verbal and/or written evaluations for each new TechSolutions request. Coordinate with ONR SME’s, document the stakeholders’ technical stake and post the data to the TechSolutions online portal. Execute distribution (with 1 business day of solicitation closure) of white papers/proposals received by TechSolutions to evaluate team members. Coordinate with ONR HQ and the ONR Global KM Team to post a written summary of the award on the TechSolutions blog containing the Who, What, Where, When, Why and How of the project. Update blog content weekly by documenting active projects technical highlights, technical achievements and transition success stories. Evaluate Project Reports for technical deficiencies and contact Principal Investigators regarding missing or technically deficient reports. Ensure the most current Project Report information has been posted to the ONR HQ shared drive and the TechSolutions Web Portal. Collect, review for accuracy (reporting requirement deadlines are met and technical progress matches the proposed schedule), and distribute Monthly Technical Reports. Solicit input from, and coordinate with, ONR Reserve Component, ONR Command Master Chief and the TechSolutions team, to document outreach plans and events for connecting with warfighters. Capture and document outcomes from the engagement regarding who, what, where, when of attendees, new requests generated and discussion results, and report to TechSolutions leadership. Research strategic guidance issued from Navy and Marine Corps leadership relating to operational priorities. Conduct technical evaluation to support topic validation to align the TechSolutions portfolio with these priorities. Represent the TechSolutions Program at program officer portfolio reviews and technical exchange sessions. Minimum Qualifications of Technical Specialist Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Material, or Industrial Engineering or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience. Candidates are not required to possess all qualifications; if you possess some of the desired qualifications, please apply. Desired Experience Applicant must be able to conduct technical analysis and evaluation of proposed solutions across a spectrum of technologies. Applicant shall have served in one of the following capacities: U.S. Navy Surface Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy Submarine Officer, Pilot in Command of a U.S. Navy or Marine Corps Tactical Aircraft. Applicant must have current Secret Level Clearance. Desired Additional Qualifications Communication skills to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders including ONR Program Officers, ONRG Science Advisors, warfighters, acquisition sponsors in program offices, transition sponsors in OPNAV or TYCOMs, and engineers and scientists in NR&DE. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Department of the Navy Acquisition Program Office or Systems Command facilitating collaboration on S&T issues between U.S. Navy stakeholders (OPNAV, PEO/PM, and Fleet Forces). Working knowledge of the Naval Research and Development Establishment (NR&DE) community – Naval Warfare Centers, SYSCOMS, Labs, and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs). About Us SURVICE Engineering is a nationally recognized, single-source engineering service provider for Government and Industry organizations involved in all phases of the systems engineering process. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and they are proud to have supported the development, testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) of many of the major U.S. air, land, and sea combat systems in the field today. SURVICE Engineering is an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr SURVICE Engineering Company