Research Analyst – Office of Naval Research
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity at the Office of Naval Research! We are 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.