Water Technology Analyst

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar Global Solutions' Water Resilience Practice delivers a watershed-to-infrastructure approach to water security, integrating nature-based solutions, distributed water systems, advanced gray infrastructure, and digital technologies. We are seeking a part-time Technology & Innovation Analyst to identify, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies that enhance distributed, regenerative, and adaptive water systems. This position will support federal program development, proposal efforts, and technology partnership strategies by ensuring Versar applies the most effective and field-ready innovations available.

What You'll Do:

Technology Research & Landscape Scanning

• Continuously monitor the evolving landscape of water resilience and infrastructure technologies, including:
  • Decentralized and distributed treatment systems
  • Water harvesting, reuse, and circular water innovations
  • Nature-based and hybrid infrastructure monitoring tools
  • AI, IoT, and digital twin platforms for water and resilience optimization
  • Atmospheric water generation, biofiltration, and regenerative soil technologies
• Track innovations and trends across adjacent sectors-energy, defense, smart infrastructure, and climate technology-for application to Versar projects.

Technology Vetting & Evaluation

• Assess technologies using Technology Readiness Level (TRL) frameworks and related Readiness Levels (e.g., Investment and Adoption Readiness Levels) to determine suitability for pilot, deployment, or scaling in federal contexts.
• Evaluate vendors and partners for technical maturity, scalability, reliability, and alignment with DoD, FEMA, and EPA requirements.
• Conduct due diligence on potential partners, including financial strength, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and past performance.
• Develop standardized evaluation matrices to score technologies by performance, lifecycle cost, resilience metrics, and environmental co-benefits.

Strategic Recommendations & Proposal Support

• Recommend which technologies and firms are best suited for Versar partnership, pilot programs, or proposal integration.
• Support federal and municipal proposal teams by identifying innovative, field-ready technologies aligned with agency objectives (e.g., DoD installation resilience, FEMA BRIC, EPA SRF).
• Develop concise technology briefs, white papers, and market intelligence inputs to strengthen proposals and position Versar for innovative procurements.
• Match technology solutions to project types - from watershed restoration to base water resilience and distributed reuse systems.

Collaboration & Integration

• Partner with engineering, environmental, and program management teams to translate innovation insights into executable design and delivery strategies.
• Work with finance and business development leads to align emerging technology partnerships with Versar's investment and client strategy.
• Support concept development and pilot project design for novel water resilience technologies.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental engineering, systems engineering, water resources, sustainability, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technology assessment, innovation management, or applied research in water, climate, or infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) framework, related Readiness Levels (e.g., Investment and Adoption Readiness Levels), and federal technology vetting processes.
• Strong understanding of distributed water systems, resilience planning, and sustainability technologies.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to synthesize technical data into executive-level recommendations.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple research tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal or defense proposals (DoD, USAID, FEMA, EPA, USACE).
• Knowledge of AI, IoT, or digital twin applications for infrastructure management.
• Experience in market research, due diligence, or strategic sourcing for technical partners.
• Background in nature-based or hybrid infrastructure systems a plus.

Compensation

Expected Rate: $200/hr

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work remotely.

Why Versar

Versar Global Solutions combines engineering excellence, environmental science, and programmatic leadership to deliver resilience at every scale-from watershed restoration to mission-critical facilities. As part of the Water Resilience Practice, you'll help shape the next generation of adaptive water systems and contribute directly to national resilience and security goals.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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