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Technology Advantage & Capability Development Analyst

TekpillarNorfolk, VAL6 LeadSeptember 27th, 2026
We are seeking a Technology Advantage & Capability Development Analyst to support the development of Technology Advantage (TA) initiatives and the integration of Emerging & Disruptive Technologies (EDT) into future military capabilities.The role focuses on technology analysis, capability development, technology adoption, warfare development, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.Security Clearance: Active Secret-level security clearance requiredKey ResponsibilitiesIdentify, research, assess, and catalogue Emerging & Disruptive Technologies (EDT).Analyze how emerging technologies can address military capability gaps and future operational challenges.Support the development and refinement of Technology Advantage vision, concepts, and action plans.Analyze how Technology Advantage can support warfare development and capability-development priorities.Support the definition of Initial Operating Capability (IOC) and Final Operating Capability (FOC).Support technology adoption, experimentation, innovation, and integration with related capability initiatives.Develop research-based reports, assessments, recommendations, and supporting programme outputs.Support the development of a Technology Advantage community of interest and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.Maintain relevant technology and capability information and support stakeholder engagement activities.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information & Communication Technology, Engineering, or a closely related scientific/technical discipline, plus 4 years of relevant experience.Alternatively, 6+ years of extensive and progressive relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.Minimum 2 years of experience acquiring, compiling, analyzing, and interpreting Research & Technology (R&T) information.Experience assessing Emerging & Disruptive Technologies (EDT) and their potential military applications.Knowledge of Science & Technology (S&T) information sources, including defence research organizations, academic institutions, government, and industry.Experience identifying technology adoption pathways and translating emerging technologies into practical military applications.Experience in capability development, technology strategy, defence innovation, or warfare development is highly relevant.Strong research, analytical, presentation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet-based research tools.