Critical and Emerging Technology Research Professional
Core
Conducting interdisciplinary research on critical and emerging technologies at the intersection of people, policy, and technology to inform U.S. national and economic security decisions.
Role type
Senior IC research professional (technology assessment & policy analysis)
Builds
Actionable insights, research proposals, technical work plans, and briefings for government stakeholders
Domain
National security, technology assessment, R&D ecosystems, supply chain analysis, and socio-technical adoption
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Interdisciplinary research, technology trajectory assessment, socio-technical adoption analysis, R&D ecosystem evaluation, research proposal development, stakeholder engagement, technical writing
Preferred skills
Systems-level analysis, policy-relevant technical assessment, field-informed studies
Technologies
Critical and emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum science, cybersecurity, human-machine teaming)
Responsibilities
Conduct interdisciplinary research on critical and emerging technologies; Assess technology capabilities, limitations, and trajectories; Analyze socio-technical adoption and use; Evaluate R&D ecosystems, supply chains, and economics; Contribute to research proposals and technical work plans; Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams; Prepare technical deliverables and briefings for government stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (varies by track: Research Specialist or Research Engineer)
