The US/Japan Missile Defense Representative will work on average 20 hours per week to support the MDA Advanced Architectures, Advanced Concepts Evaluation Team (MDA/CAS). The MDA/CAS team performs evaluations for emerging advanced concepts and technologies to increase the effectiveness of the globally deployed Missile Defense System and makes recommendations to the MDA Chief Architect for new concept demonstrations and potential inclusion in future deliveries of MDS Elements. The selected candidates will represent the Missile Defense Agency with respect to technical interests in official dealings with the Japanese Ministry of Defense.
Duties include:
- Working to secure cooperative paths forward between the United States and Japan with respect to missile defense elements that are jointly produced and/or operated by both countries, such as Aegis ships and SM-3 missiles
- Advising and making recommendations to the MDA Director of Advanced Concepts Evaluation and the MDA Chief Architect regarding positions of the Japanese Ministry of Defense
- Serving as an ongoing liaison between MDA and Japan during program consultations, planning, and execution of joint activities
Basic Qualifications:
At a minimum, qualified candidates must have:
- Fluency in written and spoken Japanese, to include ability to conduct technical discussions
- A bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or computer science.
- At least 20 years of full-time professional experience in a technical field related to missile defense and/or technical analysis of a complex Department of Defense (DoD) weapon system
- Must be eligible to obtain or have an active TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
- Must be able to work at our customer site on Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County, Virginia
- United States citizenship
