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AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Research Associate, Associate Principal

Pay: $165,000–$185,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Alexandria, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 14 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

A Bioinformatician uses computers and software tools to study biology and biology-related data. Conducts studies and maintains biology data; may develop specialized bioinformatics software. Analysis may be used for product development at a pharmaceutical company, disease research at a hospital or health policy research at a public health organization.

$96,655 / year median in Virginia

+6% projected growth

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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 Support the Secretary of War for Science and Technology (S&T) Program Protection 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 $165,000.00/Yr. - USD $185,000/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