Senior Technology Analyst

System High Corporation

United States, Virginia, Arlington

Aug 13, 2025

Job Details

Job Location		ARLINGTON, VA 3 (DARPA) - Arlington, VA
Position Type		Full Time

Description

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

Land

Space

Technology Convergence

Operational Technology Integration

Artificial Intelligence Integration

Advanced / Rapid Acquisition and Sustainment

Qualifications

Required Skills (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Understand the use of intelligence systems, access requirements, and appropriate policy adherence to ensure all-source use is not crossing CI functions specific to determine essential elements of information and conduct activities to detect, identify, assess, exploit, and proactively counter or neutralize hostile intelligence collection, sabotage, and terrorist activities

Understanding the technical implications to DARPA program efforts using vulnerability and risk data on state of the world technology; understanding, prioritizing, and providing recommendations to enable leadership to scope future program success

Attend meetings (either locally or out-of-area) and create meeting summaries or trip reports

Prepare and submit meeting minutes on an as-required basis

Prepare/present briefings, incorporating graphics (if appropriate) for/to SID and DARPA leaders

Prepare various security forms associated with their duties

Answer telephones and other modes of administrative communication in the performance of duties

Perform, or support, security inspections, identify security discrepancies and prepare reports

Perform courier duties within the continental United States (CONUS)

Perform user-level security administrator and information security responsibilities as required and in compliance with US Codes, Executive Orders, and DoD and DARPA policy

Perform objective reviews on all documentation encountered during performance of duties

Possess the energy, experience, and subject matter expertise to demonstrate sound judgment, foresight and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced S&T RDT&E environment

Possess excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrating an ability to communicate, interact easily and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and echelons in both written and verbal forms

Manage and maintain detailed information and documentation

Possess excellent research and data-gathering skills with an ability to interpret/analyze complex information within operational Research & Development (R&D) / S&T environments

Work independently, as well as in a team environment, within the bounds and guidelines of the organization

Clearance

Minimum of active Top Secret (TS)

TS//SCI Required

CI Polygraph may be required (All personnel are subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraphs as a condition of access eligibility)

Years of Experience/Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant experience

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations

Limited travel within the region

Must have active US passport for OCONUS travel requirements

Additional Information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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