Technology Research Manager jobs in Decatur, AL

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL, and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum Research International is currently seeking a Principal Technology Strategist. The Principal Technology Strategist will be responsible for managing and maximizing the value of the new technologies for effectiveness and cost savings.

Responsibilities:

• Make strategy a reality. Work with design and product management and engineering to explore new strategic areas for our clients to grow, refine ambiguous business challenges and turn them into impactful products and services.
• Provide advice and direction. Using deep expertise in strategy, research, and synthesis to provide insight, advice and direction to our clients and project teams.
• Identify opportunities. Use knowledge of the client’s business and industry to spot where they need to focus their attention to deliver great user experiences and improve business performance.
• Lead continuous discovery. Identify the right questions to ask, use research methodologies and produce outputs that highlight actionable and tangible insights, aligned to our client’s product lifecycles.
• Drive quality. Take a strategic lead role on projects, setting the direction, running continuous discovery, and owning the user experience.
• Be a coach to our clients and our strategy and insights teams; planning and leading collaborative sessions with cross-functional product teams, playing an advisory role to clients.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Five years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with senior leaders.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Extraordinary analytical skills, coupled with the ability to form hypotheses and draw meaningful insights from disparate data sources.
• Significant experience with advanced statistical and machine-learning methods.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or PhD.
• Experience with United States Space Force, Army Space and Missile Defense Systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.