Technical Advisor

Space Systems Integration • Chantilly, VA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

SSI is seeking a Technical Advisor for a role in Chantilly, VA.

Role and Responsibilities:
· Coordinate with subject matter experts and leadership to support integration of technical info into communication products.
· Coordinate on technical matters, helping to “translate” complex technical concepts into plain language.
· Develop and maintain external facing products (briefings, emails, factsheets, etc) with high standard and attention to detail.
· Maintain understanding of technical and communication trends, both external and internal, and how they may apply to the agency’s messaging objectives.
· Support international engagements with technical input and products (briefings, written Q&A, diagrams, etc), coordinated across the agency for appropriate release.
· Conduct information gathering and remain cognizant of internal developments to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
· Facilitate public release process, including security review for clearance of technical info/products before public release.
· Incorporate feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficiencies.
· Collaborate with Strategic Engagement Director to develop communication plans that support clear transmission of complex technical concepts and acquisition activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline and 5+ years of related work experience.
• Prior experience supporting space system development or the Department of War.
• Prior experience preparing highly technical information for public presentation through web, social media, or visual products.
• Hands on proficiency using MS Office Suite for Outgoing Product Development (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Sharepoint) presentation development tools, principally PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.
• Creative thinking skills.
• TS/SCI Clearance Required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics or relevant technical discipline.
• Prior experience expressing technical (STEM) concepts in plain language to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with subject matter experts and leadership to support integration of technical info into communication products.
• Coordinate on technical matters, helping to “translate” complex technical concepts into plain language.
• Develop and maintain external facing products (briefings, emails, factsheets, etc) with high standard and attention to detail.
• Maintain understanding of technical and communication trends, both external and internal, and how they may apply to the agency’s messaging objectives.
• Support international engagements with technical input and products (briefings, written Q&A, diagrams, etc), coordinated across the agency for appropriate release.
• Conduct information gathering and remain cognizant of internal developments to ensure timely and accurate information sharing.
• Facilitate public release process, including security review for clearance of technical info/products before public release.
• Incorporate feedback and input on product strategy and identify the best path to improve efficiencies.
• Collaborate with Strategic Engagement Director to develop communication plans that support clear transmission of complex technical concepts and acquisition activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level