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Emerging Technology Assessment Analyst

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Central Indiana • Huntsville, AL • National Capital Region

Travel: Approximately 15–25% travel is expected in support of government experimentation events, technology demonstrations, military exercises, customer engagements, and other mission requirements. Travel frequency may vary based on program and customer needs.

Clearance: An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance is preferred, with SCI eligibility highly desirable. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance as a condition of employment.

Location Requirement: Candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate within reasonable commuting distance of, one of Blackrock Strategy’s primary operating regions: Central Indiana, Huntsville, Alabama, or the National Capital Region (NCR). This position is not fully remote and requires the ability to support recurring on-site customer, team, and mission requirements.

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) provides engineering, operational, and technical services supporting the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. Our teams support test and evaluation, experimentation, systems integration, operational planning, and technology transition across a broad range of national security programs.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking an experienced Emerging Technology Assessment Analyst to support Department of Defense customers evaluating emerging technologies, operational concepts, and future capabilities.

Working alongside government leaders, military operators, engineers, and industry partners, this position supports experimentation, operational assessments, technology demonstrations, and capability evaluations that inform acquisition decisions and future force modernization.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional technical writing and communication skills, enabling them to transform complex technical and operational information into objective, evidence-based recommendations for senior government decision-makers.

Candidates with experience supporting DoD experimentation, operational analysis, test and evaluation, capability development, or military modernization efforts are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Experience supporting the Department of War, Intelligence Community, or federal government (War/Homeland Security/Justice).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, analytical products, or technical documentation.
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and operational concepts.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Active Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Simple eligibility for security clearance up to Top Secret/SCI will be considered for exceptionally strong candidates.
• Experience in or supporting combat operations, operational assessment, experimentation, or military capability development.
• Military operational planning or analysis experience.
• Experience with the War Secretariat, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Department of War Agencies, Service laboratories, or operational military units.
• Familiarity with Department of War acquisition, science and technology, rapid fielding, warfighter experimentation, or modernization programs.
• Experience with advanced military technologies, the defense industrial base, the defense innovation ecosystem, or dual-use technologies applicable to defense.
• Experience with basic or advanced operational research, modeling and simulation, data analytics, or decision support activities. 
• Experience serving as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical communications or writing experience.
• Experience with corporate proprietary, sensitive, or classified information, and working within operational security or security classification guidelines.

Location Requirement

• Candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate within reasonable commuting distance of, one of Blackrock Strategy’s primary operating regions: Central Indiana, Huntsville, Alabama, or the National Capital Region (NCR). This position is not fully remote and requires the ability to support recurring on-site customer, team, and mission requirements.

• Regular interaction with senior government leaders, military personnel, engineers, and industry partners
• Participation in technology demonstrations, military experimentation events, and operational assessments
• Dynamic mission environment supporting advanced defense technologies and future capability development
• Comprehensive onboarding and mission-specific training provided for Blackrock assessment methodologies and customer processes
• Travel requirements are expected to average 15–25%, though travel may fluctuate based on customer needs, operational tempo, and scheduled experimentation activities

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contributions
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral bonus program

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department.