JASSM Targeting Analyst Job Description:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has a contingent opportunity for an experienced JASSM Targeting Analyst to join our Emerald Coast Division, located in Niceville, Florida, expected to begin in June 2025.  This position includes CONUS and OCONUS support for the Joint Air-to Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) international program office. Applicant must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

 This position requires a minimum of five years of experience with weaponeering products (e.g. JMEM Weaponeering System (JWS)). Experience as a Research Analyst supporting JASSM planning is required; experience as a targeting trainer (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School, Precision Fires Course, Combatant Command Qualification Course, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices) is desired. Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired but may be substituted with operational experience. Applicant must be willing to travel away from home on business up to, but not limited to, ten working days a month. Travel primarily includes OCONUS locations.

 

ARA offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

401-K Retirement (both Traditional and Roth) with employer matching Employee Stock Ownership Plan Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan and a Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid leave and holidays

 

JASSM Targeting Analyst Required Skills:

Considerable knowledge and understanding of weaponeering and/or targeting for JASSM air-to-surface engagements Experience using tools for Collateral Damage Estimation (CDE) and Target Coordinate Mensuration (TCM) purposes Experience developing/building JASSM Terminal Area Models (TAM) Comfortable presenting technical information to large audiences including FMS customers consisting of a broad base of knowledge and expertise The ability to tailor information to the appropriate level of understanding Must be able to analyze operational weaponeering methodologies and understand the rigorous methods of scientific and mathematical inputs Prepare written reports/briefings indicating solutions or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution, and interfacing with customers to help define work processes

 

JASSM Targeting Analyst Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher (may be substituted with operational experience) JASSM targeting experience including TAM development A minimum of five years of experience related to air-to-surface weaponeering, experience related to operational weaponeering, weapon systems effectiveness methodologies, target coordinate mensuration, collateral damage estimation, and database maintenance are highly desirable. 5-7 Years: Relevant Work Experience US Citizen, eligible to receive and maintain DoD Security Clearance

 

Company Details:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company known for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. We were founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1979 as the disco era was, thankfully, closing out and the personal computer era was beginning. We employ over 2,300 professionals and continue to grow. ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software, and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA takes pride in having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. At ARA, employees are our greatest assets, so we give our employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take active roles as owners. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. The company realizes employee ownership spawn’s greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.