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Top Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)
Compensation
$132,347 - $172,199 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.
Job Locations
US-VA-McLean
Location Classification
Hybrid - In Office & Teleworking
Overview
IQT's Applied Research Team explores emerging technologies that are ahead of market. We scope and carry out forward-looking, hands-on projects that help us develop informed thoughts about cross-cutting technology trends. Then, we share what we learn with stakeholders across the national security community to help them prepare for tomorrow's opportunities & challenges.
We are seeking a highly skilled, creative, forward-thinking person who will bring a diverse viewpoint and deep subject matter expertise to our interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
$132,347 - $172,199 + bonus eligible. Offers will be commensurate with level of experience.
Job Locations
US-VA-McLean
Location Classification
Hybrid - In Office & Teleworking
Overview
IQT's Applied Research Team explores emerging technologies that are ahead of market. We scope and carry out forward-looking, hands-on projects that help us develop informed thoughts about cross-cutting technology trends. Then, we share what we learn with stakeholders across the national security community to help them prepare for tomorrow's opportunities & challenges.
We are seeking a highly skilled, creative, forward-thinking person who will bring a diverse viewpoint and deep subject matter expertise to our interdisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Identify new technology trends that will impact the national security community in 2-5 years.
- Scope and oversee the execution of interesting and impactful applied research projects to explore the opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies.
- Extract meaningful lessons learned from the team's technical work and share these findings with varied audiences across the national security and venture capital ecosystem(s).
Qualifications
- Due to contractual reasons, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Active top-secret clearance preferred; must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- 7+ years of relevant work experience.
- Deep expertise in at least one domain area relevant to emerging technology, such as: machine learning/artificial intelligence, security, data science, human-computer interaction, robotics, s ynthetic biology, computational biology, quantum computing, etc.
- Advanced degree preferred but not required.
- Curiosity about the potential benefits and risks of emerging technologies.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to build relationships with stakeholders and manage expectations.
- Commitment to supporting the US national security mission.
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