This is an exciting opportunity at the Office of Naval Research! Valiant Harbor International is seeking an enterprising Research Analyst: with a technical background (e.g., Biology, Bio-medicine, Biochemistry, Nano-biology, Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Human-Systems Integration/Human Factors, Neuroscience, Physiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, or Sociology) to provide technical support to the Office of Naval Research (ONR). This position requires a critical thinker who can extract meaning from complex data relationships, identify trends, opportunities, and solutions related to customer policy and program areas. Applicants must have a passion for their work, be innovative, and possess strong verbal and written communication and analytic skills. The ideal applicant will have demonstrated proficiency and understanding of processes associated with S&T programs and assist in the coordination of activities between program offices and S&T community. The applicant will perform some or all of the following duties:

• Provide or support responses to technical data calls, evaluations, development of technical documents and presentations, and follow-through reporting requirements to include program funding and transition of research to prototyping, field-testing, and acquisition.

• Support the development of technology roadmaps.

• Participate in S&T Working Groups and assist with the implementation of Technology Transition Agreements and development of Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) topics.

• Track relevant Fleet experimentation venues and coordinate efforts for ONR program officers.

• Schedule and support program technical and financial reviews, and key demonstrations or tests.

• Assist program officers track and assess cost, schedule, and performance metrics of S&T portfolio investments.

• Support the S&T processes, including spend plans, phasing, tracking, and topic coordination.

• Participate in academia outreach programs, which may include STEM events, career fairs, science fairs, and symposiums.

Required Skills/Experiences:

• Applicant must be a United States citizen.

• Experience attending Scientific & Engineering (S&E) meetings, forums.

• Experience participating in S&E discussions; analyzing and evaluating the S&E content of research proposals and assisting in drafting written responses to S&E-related inquiries.

• Experience with coordinating research collaborations with academia, federal government agencies, industry, or international organizations.

• Desired: experience with the DoD/DoN acquisition processes and S&T support.

• Desired: experience with Navy and/or Marine Corps related operational activities.

Required Education :

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university in a technical area (e.g., Biology, Bio-medicine, Biochemistry, Nano-biology, Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Human-Systems Integration/Human Factors, Neuroscience, Physiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, or Sociology).

Required Security Clearance :

• Must have a current DoD Security Clearance (Secret); will accept candidates with the ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance (Secret).

Company Description:
Founded in 2013, Valiant Harbor International is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located in Bethesda, MD with employees in various locations in the United States. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, strategic planning, and process planning and improvement.
Additional Information:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health

• Dental

• Vision

• Group Life Insurance

• Retirement/401(k)

• Flexible Leave Policy

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.