Technical Assessment SME

Blackrock Strategy LLC delivers cutting‑edge solutions to national security challenges through advanced technology, operational expertise, and rapid deployment. Our teams support critical missions worldwide—where precision, agility, and innovation matter most. We value field‑proven skills, independent judgment, and a mission‑first focus.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and forward‑leaning Technical Assessment SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) within the Directorate for Prototypes and Experiments (P&E). This role is instrumental in evaluating emerging technologies through rigorous assessments that inform senior Department of Defense (DoD) decision‑making.The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in experimental design, technical writing, capability analysis, and cross‑sector collaboration, especially through engagements like T‑REX, LOEs, and multi‑domain test events.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute structured technical assessments of emerging defense technologiesDesign experiments and develop hypotheses across multi‑domain operations (land, sea, air, space, cyber)Deliver training and mentoring to internal and external technical assessment teamsCreate and refine assessment tools, templates, and repeatable methodologiesFacilitate knowledge transfer through documentation, workshops, and onboarding supportSupport EMS/cyber‑informed assessments and red‑team activitiesSynthesize assessment findings into briefings and decision‑support materialsCollaborate with DoD, military services, and other stakeholders to align with prototyping/experimentation effortsServe as SME on experimentation methodology, TRL evaluations, and rapid prototyping riskIntegrate lessons learned into a continuous improvement process for assessment enterpriseRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree in engineering, defense studies, or systems analysis preferred10+ years' experience in DoD experimentation, assessments, or technical programsProven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and engage senior decision‑makersDemonstrated skill engaging stakeholders across government, academia, military, and industryExceptional technical writing and documentation skillsKnowledge of TRL/MRL frameworks, DOTMLPF‑P analysis, and defense innovationExperience with EMS monitoring, red‑team activities, or cyber analysis highly desirableComfortable in dynamic, ambiguity‑rich environments under operational timelinesPreferred QualificationsPrior military UAS operations (e.g., 15W, 7314, or related MOS/AFSC)Experience supporting DoD operations, R&D, testing, or fieldingBackground in training development or knowledge transferDegree in advanced technology or unmanned systems fieldActive DoD SECRET (with TS/SCI eligibility) or TOP SECRET clearanceDesired AttributesSelf‑confidence balanced by professional humilityAdaptability in high‑change environmentsTemperament to manage competing perspectivesPerspective‑taking and cognitive flexibilityProblem‑solving instincts in operational environmentsConceptual capacity to translate plans into actionCommunication mastery , including persuasion, negotiation, and collaborationWhy Blackrock StrategyWe operate at the frontiers of defense innovation, commercial technology, and high‑trust consulting. We put people in the field who make a difference to do work that matters. Join us.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementBlackrock Strategy is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and actively recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Blackrock Strategy also takes affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at 256‑429‑3608 .#J-18808-Ljbffr

Blackrock Strategy LLC delivers cutting‑edge solutions to national security challenges through advanced technology, operational expertise, and rapid deployment. Our teams support critical missions worldwide—where precision, agility, and innovation matter most. We value field‑proven skills, independent judgment, and a mission‑first focus.Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced and forward‑leaning Technical Assessment SME to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) within the Directorate for Prototypes and Experiments (P&E). This role is instrumental in evaluating emerging technologies through rigorous assessments that inform senior Department of Defense (DoD) decision‑making.The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience in experimental design, technical writing, capability analysis, and cross‑sector collaboration, especially through engagements like T‑REX, LOEs, and multi‑domain test events.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute structured technical assessments of emerging defense technologiesDesign experiments and develop hypotheses across multi‑domain operations (land, sea, air, space, cyber)Deliver training and mentoring to internal and external technical assessment teamsCreate and refine assessment tools, templates, and repeatable methodologiesFacilitate knowledge transfer through documentation, workshops, and onboarding supportSupport EMS/cyber‑informed assessments and red‑team activitiesSynthesize assessment findings into briefings and decision‑support materialsCollaborate with DoD, military services, and other stakeholders to align with prototyping/experimentation effortsServe as SME on experimentation methodology, TRL evaluations, and rapid prototyping riskIntegrate lessons learned into a continuous improvement process for assessment enterpriseRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree in engineering, defense studies, or systems analysis preferred10+ years' experience in DoD experimentation, assessments, or technical programsProven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and engage senior decision‑makersDemonstrated skill engaging stakeholders across government, academia, military, and industryExceptional technical writing and documentation skillsKnowledge of TRL/MRL frameworks, DOTMLPF‑P analysis, and defense innovationExperience with EMS monitoring, red‑team activities, or cyber analysis highly desirableComfortable in dynamic, ambiguity‑rich environments under operational timelinesPreferred QualificationsPrior military UAS operations (e.g., 15W, 7314, or related MOS/AFSC)Experience supporting DoD operations, R&D, testing, or fieldingBackground in training development or knowledge transferDegree in advanced technology or unmanned systems fieldActive DoD SECRET (with TS/SCI eligibility) or TOP SECRET clearanceDesired AttributesSelf‑confidence balanced by professional humilityAdaptability in high‑change environmentsTemperament to manage competing perspectivesPerspective‑taking and cognitive flexibilityProblem‑solving instincts in operational environmentsConceptual capacity to translate plans into actionCommunication mastery , including persuasion, negotiation, and collaborationWhy Blackrock StrategyWe operate at the frontiers of defense innovation, commercial technology, and high‑trust consulting. We put people in the field who make a difference to do work that matters. Join us.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementBlackrock Strategy is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination and actively recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Blackrock Strategy also takes affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department at 256‑429‑3608 .#J-18808-Ljbffr

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