R&D Research Security Review Advisor Washington, DC

R&D Research Security Review Advisor

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can conduct Research Security Reviews to support the execution of the mission. Whether creating new processes or monitoring data to identify issues, our clients need an advisor who can help with investment and design and carry out analyses. That is why we need you, an experienced Research Security Review Advisor who can analyze every aspect of your customers operations and provide high-quality support.

As part of our team, youll serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to societys most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating the commercialization of successfully developed technologies. 

Youll serve as a Research Security Review Advisor, helping clients to understand issues related to policy and regulation, establish new business processes, and complete research risk-based security reviews for R&D programs. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the clients mission, and problem-solving will enable the missions success.

What You’ll Work On:

• Provide support to the Research Security Review Program

• Support the agency on federal government requirements regarding research security and due diligence programs

• Interpret federal guidance pertaining to security programs

• Develop deliverables to communicate findings related to risk-based security reviews

Join us. The world cant wait.

You Have:

• Experience with research risk-based security reviews on proposals to research programs or SBIR/STTR due diligence programs

• Experience interpreting federal guidance, establishing and managing processes, and preparing reports and briefs to convey findings

• Experience with supply chain risk management (SCRM) and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) reviews

• Experience with reviews of proposed or current vendors for compliance with federal requirements regarding foreign ownership, control, or influence

• Knowledge of the R&D lifecycle, stages of research development and investment, and common federal R&D agency solicitation, assistance, or procurement processes

• Master’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, International Studies, or National Security

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting ARPA programs or U.S. DoD advanced development programs

• Experience with U.S. government health organizations

• Experience in an R&D environment

• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively

• Ability to pay strict attention to details and diligent adherence to deadlines and deliverables

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.