**Description** The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic **Deputy Program Manager** to support the government in the development and application of high-assurance computer security systems hardware and software. This contingent position, expected to start late spring or early summer 2025, will support provide support on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of Department of Defense information assurance (IA) systems. **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree and 10+ of experience OR high school diploma with 15+ years of experience + DoD SECRET clearance + Ability to work independently or as part of a team + Experience in managing contractors and subcontractors in a research and development environment  + Experience in effective communication and problem resolution  + Experience tracking program milestones progress  + Experience directing and coordinating program activities + Experience in preparing plans and reports for management + Experience in reviewing reports to ensure progress is accomplished toward program/project objectives + Experience in financial and budget management + Experience in coordinating schedules to completion proposals, contract deliverables, and task orders **Desired Qualifications:** + Master’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR + PhD and five (5) or more years of relevant experience + DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility + Experience with program support for U.S. Navy programs + Experience with business processes and communications for contracts supporting DOD **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 **Deputy Program Manager** position. **Qualifications** **Education** **Preferred** + Bachelors or better **Experience** **Required** + 8-10 years: Relevant work experience Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)