Location US-CA-Mountain View

ID 2024-3290

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country's most challenging technical problems.

All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.

Riverside Research is seeking a Technical Staff Member (capable of serving in scientific and/or technical project/program management functions) to provide technical expertise and programmatic support relevant to defense, intelligence, and aerospace applications of commercial space technologies. The position will collaborate with teams of commercial and military programmers, scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders, and is based in Mountain View, CA (alternate locations: Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Washington DC; Chicago, IL).

8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree or 6 years and Master's or other advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• 5 years of experience in technical project or product management focused on space-based technologies
• Prior operational experience with space planning, operations, policy, and military strategy for DoD is desired
• Experience in rapid-needs assessment processes and the proven ability to convert problems and capability gaps to fielded systems
• Ability to deliver multi-discipline, multi-stakeholder projects that demonstrably improve operational capabilities (measured by increase in accuracy, decrease in cost, decrease in time) and enhance scientific collaboration, knowledge sharing, and research for the relevant community
• Ability to communicate to a broad range of audiences (CEOs, investors, commercial vendors, media, government/military officials, etc) to gain acceptance of vision, guidance and policy
• Proven ability to lead diverse project teams and provide status reporting, briefings, and assessments to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior-level government and commercial industry representatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain up to TS/SCI clearance. Active TS clearance preferred.

• Perform technical project management support for multiple prototype projects, from early curation and market research through acquisition prototype, test, and delivery to customer environments.
• Collaborate and lead government partners, commercial teams, and other DIU support staff throughout the prototype development lifecycle
• Provide expertise in Digital Infrastructure, Persistent Sensing & Awareness, Servicing & Logistics Infrastructure, Responsive Space, Propulsion & Power and/or Assured PNT to evaluate the technical and programmatic feasibility of commercial solutions against defense requirements
• Develop program goals, milestones and plans for implementation collaboratively with DoD entities, customers, and program offices
• Perform independent reviews, detailed technical assessments, performance analysis of commercial solutions and their specific applications as part of commercial market research and evaluation of partner proposals during competitive acquisitions
• Review prototype proposals, technical and programmatic reports, acquisition documents, and related project documentation, keeping CRM and project databases up to date
• Participate in milestone reviews, technology demonstrations, simulations, flight tests, as well as reviews of post-test reports and performance data
• Build relationships with critical segments of commercial and non-traditional vendor hot-spots, to include tech entrepreneurs, startups, venture capitalists, and academics
• Prepare white papers, technical papers, briefing and meeting materials
• Respond to official requests for information and other tasks from government partners and stakeholders
• Participate in key intra- and inter-agency meetings
• Other duties as assigned

$150,000 - $220,000 This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees.
Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran's status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.