USW Research & Engineering - Science & Technology - Management & Program Analyst/Director, Technology & Information Security

Application Deadline: 21 September 2026

Department: ASD Science & Technology - DASD Science & Technology Program Protection

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Description

What you'll do here:

• Serve as the senior Foreign Disclosure Officer for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Science and Technology (OASW(S&T)).
• Lead and represent R&E in all matters related to Technology Security and Information Security, identifying strategic gaps and providing a strategic vision for protection policies and guidance.
• Oversee and implement the strategic vision for technology security and information protection in support of Department leads for technology security/foreign disclosure (OUSW(A&S)) and information security (OUSW(I&S)).
• Prepare, coordinate, and disseminate key policies and documentation for technology security and information protection, working with key personnel across OUSW(R&E) and other Department organizations.
• Maintain effective liaison with Department of War Components, other government agencies, industry, and international technical groups, representing R&E in working groups for technology release and foreign disclosure.
• Provide recommendations on research and development needs to improve technology security processes and the management of controlled information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A degree in physical science or engineering in one of the following relevant areas: computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, applied mathematics, cyber, operations research, or physics.
• Significant knowledge and experience delivering Department of War (DoW) relevant digital capabilities in support of the acquisition lifecycle, including experience designing, developing, or hardening digital capabilities (cloud-based or networked).
• Significant research or engineering experience, with a Department-wide, national, or international reputation in their field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cutting-edge science and technology research and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the research, development, budget, and acquisition processes within a large federal entity or equivalent industry organization.
• Experience with engineering and technical standards such as Data Item Descriptions, Military Standards, and/or International Standards.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate with and brief executive-level leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise mature managerial judgment and conflict resolution skills to solve problems and make sound decisions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required. 
• Candidate is encouraged to provide e-portfolio, project samples, Github, etc. to their submission package. 
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration  
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD Priority Placement Program (please see details below) 
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment. 
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program. 
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. 
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. 
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized based on the availability of funds. 
• This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. 
• If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. 
• This position may require work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime. 
• This position may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station via military or commercial aircraft.