Biotechnology SME

Location: US-VA-Arlington Job ID: 2026-4432 Category: Scientific Research & Analysis Position Type: Full-Time Remote: No Clearance Required: Top Secret/SCI 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 a Biotechnology Subject Matter Expert with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following: Support the Office of Critical Technologies as it guides and supports modern research and analysis of strategic biotechnology initiatives. Advise top Pentagon leadership on biotechnology issues Work to evaluate and secure cutting‑edge technology essential to the modernization of national strategy in defense. Represent USD R&E on Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and participate in Government‑approved conferences and forums in addition to specific USD R&E projects. Assist, prepare and conduct meetings for current Biotechnology issues. Conduct biotechnology research analysis. Develop and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies as they apply to DoD's R&E program. Assist and prepare presentations and reports to DoD leadership and outside DoD. Track the department‑wide budget for efforts aligning with Biotechnology. Maintain and update Biotechnology modernization roadmaps, coordinate roadmaps with key stakeholders. Make recommendations to the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) pertinent to mission needs and technical capabilities. Qualifications 10 years of experience of engineering, biotechnology, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Master's degree in STEM and minimum of 5‑years recent experience in biotechnology or an MBA degree TS/SCI Clearance Excellent writing, communication and briefing Previous experience with: Department of Defense RDT&E mission and processes. Engineering, analysis of alternatives, integration, requirements, and testing. Biotechnology programs. Biological and biotechnology experimentation Experimentation of biological effects for RF and directed energy weapons RF and directed energy capabilities. Pay Transparency Statement AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $191,500.00/Yr. - USD $319,700.00/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 #J-18808-Ljbffr AMERICAN SYSTEMS