What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Integration Senior Program Analyst position at ARA Brand?
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a seasoned Technical Integration Senior Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) in the investment and monitoring of R&D funds. This position is onsite at Government location(s) in the National Capital Region (and telecommuting where approved). The candidate will demonstrate mature judgement required to interface with senior Government personnel and external stakeholders including other Government agencies, academia, and industry. The candidate will coordinate administrative functions and process improvement.
This position requires a candidate with experience leading and performing a variety of tasks to support Government leaders, providing:
- Science, engineering, technical, management, and professional support
- OUSD(R&E) research, analysis, and strategic planning support for DoD technical programs
- Specialized functional expertise support, g., acquisition, military science, statistics
- Developing graphical materials and documents
- Performing records management
- Recommending resolution to problem sets/challenges
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in a relevant discipline
- 8-10 years of related experience, including 5 years in program/project management or oversight of DoD S&T and Research, Development, and Acquisition (RD&A) efforts
- Top Secret security clearance with willingness to apply for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance
- Experience supporting US Government clients
- Experience coordinating across multiple organizations
Desired Qualifications:
- 10 years of progressive experience
- MS/MA or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline
- Technology transfer, technology transition, public/private partnership support experience
This currently open position is contingent upon customer acceptance of your resume, potential interview, and security clearance verification. Position is expected to start in April 2025.
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 1200 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 fosters 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.
