Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Decision Support & Economics

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Two Six Technologies is seeking an Subject Matter Expert (SME)  - Decision Support & Economics to join our team! We are seeking candidates with an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. Ideal candidates will have a passion for using concepts from academic research of complex and networked systems in an industry setting. 

You will work within TST’s Cyber Business Unit, where you will drive analytical efforts in support of US Government customer objectives leveraging next-generation analysis and decision support platforms, while also partnering with technical teams to inform development of platform analytic capabilities. As an early member of TSC’s Decision Support & Economics team, this position will have the opportunity to shape direction within TSC, establishing and delivering on key strategic goals in research and operations.  This a part-time position, working <10 a week. 

The ideal candidate will have deep experience working in complex systems, networked systems, or systems modeling with applications in financial and economic markets.

Responsibilities Include:

• Technical and programmatic oversight of R&D projects in decision support, economics, supply chains, and other disciplines utilizing complex systems methodologies 


• Line management of team members and identifying/hiring new team members 


• Technical marketing of Two Six Technologies’ services and capabilities to new and existing Government R&D clients 


• Identifying and leading the capture of new R&D programs 


• Participating in and leading proposal generation and delivery 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A four-year degree in Complex Systems, Network Science, Economics, or other related discipline 


• Experience serving as a line manager for a team of scientists and engineers


• A proven track record of capturing Government R&D contracts/programs 


• Eight or more years of professional experience in a similar role 


• A strong foundational knowledge in at least one of: complex systems, network science, game theory, economic market theory, decision theory.


• Past performance as a Principal Investigator on fast-paced, innovation-driven, advanced technology R&D projects for Government clients 


• Top Secret security clearance 


• In the DC Metro area to support in person work minimum of 2 days a week

Nice to have: 

• Active TS Clearance with SCI Eligibility


• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Complex Systems, Network Science, Economics, or other related discipline with publication history


• Ability to present data in a way that tells a story and enables executive-level audiences to make decisions


• Background in game theory and mechanism design


• Experience AWS Cloud, graph data, and Elasticsearch

Clearance Requirement: 

• The ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance of a TS/SCI