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Senior Research Specialist – Ousd – A&S
| Company | Dexis Consulting Group |
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| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
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| Salary | $95000 – $130000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI facility clearance
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience specializing in DoD policy, product support, and logistics
- Experience providing executive-level support within DoD and other federal agencies
- Proven ability to lead multiple high-complexity projects and provide technical guidance
- Experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers
- Strong initiative, judgment, creativity, flexibility, and confidence
- Ability to multi-task across multiple projects
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze data from various sources (e.g., technical reports, field data, policy documents) to support decision-making in defense acquisition and sustainment.
- Identify emerging technologies, systems, and operational trends that could impact acquisition strategies and defense capabilities.
- Conduct or support technical reviews, assessments, and evaluations of defense systems and technologies to determine their readiness, effectiveness, and applicability.
- Assist in developing policies and strategies guiding defense system acquisition, sustainment, and management.
- Provide input on defense programs by researching program requirements, potential risks, and technological feasibility.
- Support cost-effectiveness analyses, risk management strategies, and feasibility assessments for defense programs.
- Prepare reports, white papers, and presentations summarizing research findings, technical evaluations, and policy recommendations.
- Present research findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, stakeholders, and working groups.
- Collaborate with other departments, including acquisition, logistics, and engineering teams, to align research with operational and technical requirements.
- Work with external research organizations, defense contractors, universities, and other government agencies to develop new solutions to technical and policy challenges.
- Assist in budget proposal development, resource allocation planning, and financial justification for research and sustainment projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited college/university
- Prior military or DoD civilian/contractor experience
