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Science and Technology Analyst Check Defence Virginia Beach, VA Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Evaluation research Microsoft Excel Content creation for technical audiences Microsoft Outlook Engineering development testing Technical documentation Gap analysis Collaborating with government agencies Special operations Intelligence analysis Microsoft Teams Presentation creation Test analysis Technical writing experience within technology Cross-functional collaboration Field data collection Research findings presentation Research & development Project stakeholder communication Cross-functional communication Test Planning (Quality assurance practices) Scientific reports

Full Job Description Location:

Virginia Beach, Virginia Job Type:

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

Security Clearance:

Active SECRET Clearance Required (TS/SCI Eligibility)

Position Status:

Available for immediate hire Position Overview Check Defense is a fast-growing federal contractor seeking a Science & Technology Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and program support to Naval Special Warfare Group Eight initiatives involving emerging technologies, capability development, and Special Operations Forces acquisition. The S&T Analyst monitors advances across government, academia, private industry, and the Intelligence Community to identify innovative materiel solutions that address Naval Special Warfare operational gaps. The position supports the research, development, testing, and evaluation of advanced equipment aligned with U.S. Special Operations Command procurement priorities. The analyst also develops Combat Evaluation proposals and plans, conducts technology assessments, and facilitates coordination among Naval Special Warfare, acquisition organizations, interagency partners, and the Intelligence Community. These efforts support Irregular Strategic Deterrence, counterterrorism, and the Find, Fix, Finish, Exploit, Analyze, and Disseminate targeting cycle. Duties and Responsibilities Monitor emerging Science and Technology trends to identify potential materiel solutions for current and anticipated Special Operations capability gaps. Research emerging technologies, operational concepts, and technical developments relevant to Naval Special Warfare missions. Assess the operational relevance, technical maturity, feasibility, interoperability, and potential limitations of proposed technologies. Engage with leading subject matter experts from academia, government Science and Technology organizations, private industry, federally funded research organizations, and interagency groups. Facilitate collaboration among Naval Special Warfare stakeholders, acquisition professionals, technology developers, Intelligence Community representatives, and operational users. Support the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation of program equipment in alignment with U.S. Special Operations Command procurement goals. Coordinate technical demonstrations, laboratory evaluations, operational assessments, field tests, and other RDT&E activities. Evaluate equipment and technologies intended to support Irregular Strategic Deterrence, counterterrorism, and related Naval Special Warfare mission requirements. Develop comprehensive Combat Evaluation proposals in support of Special Operations Forces acquisition and capability development initiatives. Coordinate Combat Evaluation activities with operational units, acquisition organizations, program offices, technical experts, and other participating stakeholders. Analyze Combat Evaluation findings and translate results into clear, actionable recommendations for government decision-makers. Manage the development and administration of detailed technology assessments tailored to the combined requirements of Naval Special Warfare and Intelligence Community organizations. Evaluate technologies against validated operational requirements, mission needs, acquisition priorities, and intelligence-support objectives. Identify opportunities to improve interagency cooperation, information sharing, interoperability, and cross-functional mission support. Assist government personnel with identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and resolving operational capability gaps. Prepare technical reports, executive summaries, decision briefs, white papers, acquisition-support documents, and presentation materials. Develop recommendations concerning technology transition, additional testing, fielding, procurement, modification, or discontinuation. Monitor project schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and action items. Maintain organized records of technical assessments, test results, operational feedback, acquisition activities, and stakeholder decisions. Participate in working groups, technical interchange meetings, program reviews, planning conferences, and acquisition-related forums. Required Qualifications S. Citizen. Active SECRET Security Clearance with eligibility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI access. Valid U.S. Passport. Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, technology, intelligence studies, national security, systems management, acquisition management, or a related discipline. Relevant professional experience supporting Science and Technology, capability development, military acquisition, operational testing, intelligence operations, or Special Operations programs. Demonstrated experience researching and evaluating emerging technologies for military, intelligence, or national security applications. Experience supporting or conducting Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation activities. Ability to develop structured test plans, evaluation criteria, data-collection methodologies, and technical assessment reports. Experience identifying capability gaps and evaluating potential materiel solutions against operational requirements. Knowledge of Special Operations missions, capability-development processes, and acquisition-support activities. Understanding of intelligence support to military operations and the F3EAD targeting cycle. Ability to work effectively with government organizations, military operational units, private industry, academia, technical experts, and Intelligence Community stakeholders. Strong technical writing, analytical, briefing, and presentation skills. Ability to translate complex technical information into concise recommendations for senior leaders and government decision-makers. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations as required. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, intelligence, acquisition, or national security-related field. Previous military, Naval Special Warfare, Special Operations Forces, Intelligence Community, or Department of Defense experience. Experience supporting

NSWG-8, U.S.

Special Operations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, or another Special Operations organization. Experience developing Combat Evaluation proposals and detailed Combat Evaluation plans. Familiarity with U.S. Special Operations Command acquisition and procurement processes. Experience supporting technology demonstrations, operational assessments, developmental testing, or field evaluations. Knowledge of Technology Readiness Levels and technology-transition planning. Experience managing cross-functional projects involving operational, technical, acquisition, and intelligence stakeholders. Familiarity with Irregular Strategic Deterrence and counterterrorism capability requirements. Experience developing technology assessments for multiple government or Intelligence Community organizations. Knowledge of DoD requirements generation, rapid capability development, lifecycle management, and acquisition processes. Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Defense Acquisition University, test and evaluation, systems engineering, or related professional certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong understanding of emerging Science and Technology trends and their potential military applications. Ability to evaluate technologies based on operational utility, technical maturity, integration requirements, lifecycle considerations, risk, and cost. Knowledge of RDT&E planning, execution, documentation, and reporting. Ability to develop detailed, measurable, and operationally relevant Combat Evaluation plans. Understanding of Special Operations capability gaps, mission requirements, and operating environments. Knowledge of the F3EAD targeting cycle and associated intelligence and operational support requirements. Strong research, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and technical-analysis skills. Ability to synthesize technical, operational, acquisition, and intelligence information from multiple sources. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to brief complex technical subjects to operational personnel, engineers, acquisition professionals, intelligence analysts, and senior leaders. Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to build productive professional relationships across military, government, academic, industry, and interagency organizations. Sound judgment when handling sensitive, classified, proprietary, or operationally restricted information.