Senior Technology Analyst

Position Overview 

DARPA’s senior technology analyst will utilize all-Source intelligence to assess and analyze information on state of the world technology to inform leadership decisions on initial technology investment and development pathways related to U.S. capabilities. Responsibilities may include establishing system access requirements and procedures designed to inform on specific technological capabilities, both foreign and domestic.  The analyst will also identify risk and vulnerability to any potential investment or programmatic pursuit.  

Embedded within a multi-disciplinary security team, the Senior technology analyst will apply All-Source Intelligence context to DARPA technology and programs. This embedded support will develop or adapt existing programs, systems, and procedures within the technical office to ensure leadership is making informed, risk-aware technology decisions. The analyst will support the technology office with a clear understanding of Intelligence Community (IC) requirements while not encroaching on traditional Counterintelligence (CI) duties.  

The Technology Analyst will perform the following responsibilities: 

• Plan special projects in response to client assignments which include analytical approach, schedule, personnel requirements, data collection, assessment criteria, and costs 

• Research and collect required data, perform analysis, and summarize findings in response to client requests 

• Compile detailed technical reports of analysis clearly defining the limitations or risk, factors considered, and findings providing clear, concise conclusions and recommendations 

• Assist Technical Office management, Program Manager (PM), Science Engineering Technical Assistance (SETA), and security personnel in understanding technology development risks and vulnerabilities  

• Work with individual program management personnel to assist in analyzing and developing intelligence informed solutions to guide unique or difficult technology development paths  

• Participate, as appropriate, in program management and planning meetings, and working sessions using accessed all-source information to inform technology lifecycle protection and procurement from a state of the world perspective 

• Establish lines of communication and professional relationships with other Federal, DoD, and IC agencies, specific to technology assessments or foreign technology industrialization reviews 

• Other duties as assigned by the DARPA Director or Deputy Director of Special Access Program Central Office, Technology Office Director, Deputy Director, Program Manager, Functional Area Lead, Contract Security Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, or if required by the Intelligence Oversight Coordinator (Science and Technology Protection Analyst) 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience in developing products using all-source intelligence systems showcasing understanding of technology acquisition, risk, and state of the world in the following technical office areas: 

• Microsystem Technology 

• Microelectronics 

• Electromechanical 

• Quantum  

• Classical and Digital Computing 

• Biotechnology  

• Vivo and Vitro 

• Biomechanical  

• Genomic 

• Molecular 

• Information Technology 

• Cybersecurity 

• Information Management 

• Internet of Things 

• Cryptology  

• Tactical or Strategic Technology 

• Weapon Systems 

• Battle Management  

• Platform Development  

• Air 

• Land 

• Sea 

• Space 

• Technology Convergence 

• Operational Technology Integration 

• Artificial Intelligence Integration 

• Advanced / Rapid Acquisition and Sustainment 

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) 

• Understand the use of intelligence systems, access requirements, and appropriate policy adherence to ensure all-