Emerging & Disruptive Technologies Analyst

Location: Norfolk, VA

Security Clearance: Active NATO Secret Clearance Required

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and maintain information on emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs).
• Analyse scientific and technological developments and assess their potential military applications.
• Evaluate technology adoption opportunities, risks, and implications for current and future operational challenges.
• Identify defence capability gaps that could benefit from emerging technology adoption.
• Support technology experimentation and the evaluation of innovative solutions in realistic environments.
• Contribute research and analysis to strategic foresight, defence planning, capability development, and force development activities.
• Collect, organize, and maintain technology research, adoption status, and knowledge-base information.
• Coordinate with defence research organizations, academic institutions, technology stakeholders, and multinational teams.
• Prepare analytical reports, technical assessments, and recommendations on emerging technologies.
• Support science and technology programmes, innovation projects, and related research activities.
• Communicate technology opportunities, risks, and adoption pathways to senior stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline, with relevant professional experience; equivalent extensive and progressive experience may be considered.
• Experience researching, collecting, assembling, and interpreting scientific and technology information.
• Knowledge of science and technology information sources, including research laboratories, academic institutions, defence ministries, and industry publications.
• Experience assessing emerging technologies and their potential applications in military or defence environments.
• Ability to analyse technical documentation, identify technology adoption pathways, and develop practical application scenarios.
• Experience using office productivity tools and internet-based research methods.
• Strong analytical, research, report-writing, and information-management skills.