The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an energetic Technical Integration Senior Program Analyst to analyze system solutions to complex and challenging DoD problems and support leading-edge Science & Technology for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)).  The applicant will support the office program areas and should be a subject matter expert in Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures (EW&C); Spectrum; Advanced Sensors; Command and Control (C2); Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT); Software/Embedded systems; Autonomy; Advanced Computing; Data Analytics; Communications/Networks; Cybersecurity and Operations; or Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3). The applicant will support a variety of program functions such as development of strategy documents, coordination of technical programs, developing financial documents, supporting program reviews, and providing technical assessments, among others.  The work location is at the Pentagon or Mark Center (with the potential for remote work with prior authorization).

 

Required Qualifications:

8-10 years of recent and relevant experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirements. 5+ years of program/project management or oversight of DoD S&T and Research, Development and Acquisition (RD&A) efforts at the Headquarters or equivalent level TS clearance with SCI eligibility Subject matter expert in technical area(s) (see above) Proficient in technical research EW&C experience Familiarity with RF and optical sensors, cyber, autonomy, modeling and simulation (M&S), and decision support analytics/visualization Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process Proficient oral and written communication skills Experience in the execution of projects

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 Technical Integration Senior Program Analyst position.