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Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.Position Overview:ANSER is seeking a Senior Technical Program Analyst - Critical Tech & RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation)to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies (OASD(CT)), supporting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) offices and Critical Technology Area (CTA) program management offices. In this role, you will provide engineering, technical, and program management support, develop and maintain technology roadmaps, and support executive-level project operations and senior leader stakeholder engagement.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Provide subject matter expertise in relevant technical fields to assist the Principal Director (PD) or Government Lead in strategic planning and roadmap developmentSupport development of technology roadmaps, identify short-term capability opportunities, and assist with strategy documents and implementation plansConduct technical assessments of programs, review white papers and research, respond to DoD and interagency inquiries, and prepare briefings and reports for leadership, Congress, industry, and academiaDevelop technical materials including guidance, architectures, policy inputs, training support, and engineering recommendations to enable technology transitionCollect and analyze data on defense investments, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilitiesSupport CTA funding and industry capability assessments, including quarterly surveys and reporting to OSD(CT) leadership and program managersCoordinate with OUSD(R&E), the Intelligence Community, and other agencies to assess international partnerships, emerging research, and adversary activitiesMaintain and enhance centralized data repositories for DoD RDT&E investments to improve visibility and analytics for decision-makingApply data modeling, integration, and analytics techniques, including AI and natural language processing, to support decision-makingGather stakeholder requirements and develop dashboards and real-time decision-support tools for DoD leadershipSupport PDs and Government Leads on technology transition opportunities to military services and commercial sectors; advise on transition mechanisms across the Department of DefenseProvide mission support through data architecture, analytics, and knowledge management, including monthly reporting on data model and dashboard developmentRequired Qualifications:Active TS/SCIPhD in a relevant hard science or engineering field (e.g., Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science).7 years of experience in the Scientific, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) sector for Industry, Academia, or Government relevant to the technical focus of the officeDemonstrated analytics skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior DoD and U.S. Government leaders, including preparing executive-level briefings and reportsAbility to provide executive-level project, operational, and senior leader stakeholder engagement and coordinationFamiliarity with Advana systems and data tools/platforms (e.g., Qlik, Databricks), including data architecture, automation, and model developmentKnowledge of critical technologies and RDT&E programs for the DoD; experience in technology development or investment analysisPreferred Qualifications:Experience operating within OASD(CT), DASD offices, or CTA program management offices, or a similar strategic-level staff environmentExperience supporting complex, multi-stakeholder analytics projectsStrong knowledge of AI and autonomy systems within the Defense ecosystemIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org","company":"Analytic Services","rawCompany":"analytic services","city":"Alexandria","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-15T05:25:43.789Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9121.00","title":"Natural Sciences Managers","slug":"natural-sciences-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Technical Program Analyst - Critical Tech & RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation)","description":"Company Overview:ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. 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