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C-UAS / Blue-UAS Development Analyst

Applied Research Associates, Inc
Shreveport, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc.

has an exciting opportunity for a full-time C-UAS / Blue-UAS Development Analyst on-site at Barksdale AFB in Shreveport LA.

The right candidate will provide support to the plans and strategies of AFGSC, supported units, and the AF Nuclear Enterprise.  The C-UAS / Blue UAS Development Analyst supports the acquisition program efforts using the Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS) process to include Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Concept of Employment (CONEMPS), Joint Avionics (JA) Rules of Engagement (ROE) development and coordination, test planning, execution, and reporting.  Must have a strong and substantial background with proven history in Counter UAS.

The ideal candidate will ensure proposed solutions meet regulatory guidance, is accurate, complete, meets DoD-level policy intent and is supported by corresponding DoD / Service policies and procedures.  This position will require excellent written communication skills. What you will do as a C-UAS / Blue UAS Development Analyst (may not be all inclusive) :

  • Develop C-UAS and Blue-UAS Tactics, Training, and procedure development for fielding
  • Maintain a working knowledge of relevant Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DOD) policy for C-UAS operations
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of C-UAS and Blue-UAS capabilities trends and advancements to keep abreast of emergent threats
  • Acquainted with all C-UAS and Blue-UAS system issues throughout AFGSC
  • Work with interagency partners to coordinate C-UAS and Blue-UAS tactics, training, and procedural activities
  • Work directly with customer AFGSC to develop innovative projects with direct communication to internal stakeholders and leadership
  • Provide any other technical, administrative, and programmatic support needed to fulfill mission needs as directed by leadership
  • Review and assess system cost estimates for existing and new C-UAS and Blue-UAS systems, subsystems, and components
  • Participate in DoD research and development and provide feedback to leadership
  • Attend and record minutes for scheduled meetings
  • Process documents, data, and reports as needed to support client requirements
  • Assist in the development of and maintenance of project, configuration, risk and communication management plans and processes  C-UAS / Blue UAS Development Analyst Experience and Skill Required :
  • Must be U.S.

Citizen

  • Hold a current Secret Security Clearance with TS / SCI eligible
  • Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' work-related experience OR H.S.
  • Diploma or equivalent and 8-10 years' work-related experience

  • Knowledge in a wide range of force protection, security specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and electronic security practices
  • Experience with C-UAS and Blue-UAS operational systems
  • Working knowledge of relevant FCC, FAA and DoD policy for C-UAS operations
  • Strong understanding of Force Protection Conditions and Tactics, Training, and procedural development for fielding
  • Expertise in DoD policy, roles and missions, and organizational structure
  • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage and prioritize numerous projects / assignments
  • Organization and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate concisely with the technical community and identify issues to internal and external audiences
  • Excellent research skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with the customer and current project team members Nice to Have / Preferred :
  • Have an active Top Secret DoD security clearance and eligible for TS / SCI
  • 5 years relevant working experience in C-UAS and Blue-UAS
  • Project Management Certificate ARA 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 2300 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 spawns’ 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 C-UAS / Blue UAS Development Analyst position Experience Required

  • 2 - 4 years : Relevant work experience Education Preferred
  • Bachelors or better Behaviors Preferred
  • Functional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subject
  • Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
  • Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
  • Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Preferred
  • Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit : Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
  • Job Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe 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)

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