• Senior Program Analyst/Scientist

    Applied Research Associates, Inc. (Alexandria, VA)


    Description

    The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a **Senior Program Analyst/Scientist** for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT). This work requires a candidate with experience and/or education in one or more of the following: artificial intelligence (AI), directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics. The candidate will perform functions such as:

     

    + Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia

    + Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights into the Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities

    + Provide analysis and project management support to monitor CTAs

    + Conduct systems trade-off and technical analysis

    + Coordinate requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies

    + Analyze and evaluate project proposals to ensure alignment with DoW strategies and goals

    + Track efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems

    + Conduct technical analysis for proposed, ongoing, or completed projects

    Required Qualifications:

    + BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution

    + 10+ years of relevant experience

    + Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility

     

    Experience with one or more of the following: artificial intelligence (AI), directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics

     

    + Experience with data collection and requirements analysis

    + Experience reviewing white papers and preparation of research papers

    + Experience preparing presentations for, and presenting reports to leadership

    + Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills

    + Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel

    Desired Qualifications:

    + Master’s degree from an accredited institution

    + Experience supporting the OASW(CT)

    + Experience with Roadmap Development

    + Experience developing strategy documents, implementation plans, and planning documents

    + Experience completing technical assessments of programs

    + Experience identifying, developing, and/or transitioning emerging technologies

    + Experience with data visualization and data systems used in decision-making dashboards

     

    This position is contingent upon award of a contract.

    COMPANY INFORMATION:

    Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

     

    At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

     

    Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the **Senior Program Analyst/Scientist** position.

    Qualifications

    Behaviors

    Required

    + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group

    + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject

    + **Enthusiastic:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

    + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

     

    Motivations

    Required

    + **Job Security:** Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

    + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help

    + **Growth Opportunities:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

    + **Goal Completion:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

    + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    Education

    Required

    + Bachelors or better

    Experience

    Required

    + 10 years: Relevant work experience

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

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