R&D Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor
The Opportunity:
To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can create processes, communicate requirements, and develop innovative solutions throughout the execution of the mission. Whether conducting risk reviews and assessments or communicating findings, our clients need someone who can advise on program-related risks in an R&D environment. That is why we need you, an experienced R&D Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor, to provide high-quality support.
As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical specialist for 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. You’ll work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. You will leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. You’ll 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 commercialization of successfully developed technologies.
You'll serve as an R&D Security and Supply Chain Risk Advisor helping clients to thoroughly assess program security and supply chain risks associated with suppliers, personnel, products, materials, or information. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.
What You’ll Work On:
Provide support to senior executives and personnel from offices and directorates throughout the agency on matters related to R&D program security, including processes, reviews, and risks.
Prepare reports, briefs, and other documents and communications to convey security risk findings to internal and external stakeholders.
Review documentation and leverage software tools and systems to assess the security risk of individuals, organizations, and programs.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
7+ years of experience with supply chain risk assessments or risk-based reviews of suppliers and personnel, including from prime, sub, or vendors, and associated products, materials, or information supplied
Knowledge of the R&D lifecycle, stages of research development and investment, and foreign ownership, control, or influence
Knowledge of tactics of adversaries in unwanted technology transfer
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience in an R&D environment
Experience supporting programs such as DARPA or U.S. DoD advanced development programs
Experience with reviews of proposed or current vendors for compliance with federal requirements regarding foreign ownership, control, or influence
Experience with supply chain risk management (SCRM) and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) reviews
Ability to demonstrate professionalism and sound judgement
Ability to be team-oriented
Possession of excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility support office environment
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, International Studies, or National Security field
Vetting:
Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.
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 $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (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.
