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Science and Technology Lead

This position is contingent on contract award. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

JANUS Research Group is supporting the Mission Command Battle Lab (MCBL) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The MCBL is the Army Futures Command’s (AFC) premier lab for experimentation on the Command and Control (C2) Warfighting Function, Echelons Above Brigade and the integration of all Warfighting Functions. MCBL investigates emerging concepts and technologies, and explores the deep future through experimentation, studies, and prototyping to inform C2 capability development and Echelons Above Brigade modernization efforts. MCBL proposes solutions within the Science and Technology community, the generating force, and operational force.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide Science and Technology (S&T) support to Concept Development and Prototype Experimentation for MCBL.
• Responsible for interfacing with and briefing Government personnel (Military and Civilian) of all ranks.
• Develop, implement, oversee, and improve as necessary those processes and procedures required to address and satisfy the Government's contractually defined objectives while ensure high quality products and services.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, updating project plans, approving expenditures, and making decisions about department related purchases.
• Coordinate and/or attend cross-functional meetings of personnel related to project.
• Report status, develop project-related documentation and implement lessons learned.
• Participate in project performance review meetings and discussions (when required).
• Responsible for developing and accessing documentation in the form of reports, proposals, white papers, and briefings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university.
• Graduate of a military service school equivalent to the Army Command and General Staff College (Military Education Level-4)
• 5 or more years’ combined experience in Army acquisition and/or S&T development with knowledge of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process.
• Experience working with ASAALT organizations, DARPA, Academia, or commercial firms.
• Demonstrated experience developing Learning Demands, Measures of Performance and/or Measures of Effectiveness, and developing methodology for Army experiments.
• Knowledge of Army and Joint Doctrine and a demonstrated understanding of conducting and analyzing research and collecting data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills and familiar with the Army Writing Style
• Demonstrated experience maintaining timelines and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must meet all DoD 8570 Certification requirements for IAT Level II, which includes baseline certification and Computing Environment (CE) certification as stipulated within DoD 8570.01-M
• Able to meet all requirements to be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) as set forth on the Defense Human Resource Activity website titled, “Getting Your Common Access Card (CAC),” http://www.cac.mil/common-access-card/getting-your-cac/ (accessed 13 May 2013)
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to be issued and maintain a Secret security clearance.

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group.

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JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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