Description
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Senior Program Analyst for ARA's effort supporting the Office of Strategic Intelligence & Analysis (OSI&A) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This work requires a candidate with the ability to lead and facilitate operational and technical assessments, threat-informed analysis, net technical assessments, and technology forecasting in support of DoW priorities and objectives. The candidate will perform functions such as:
Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights on the CTA Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
Conduct intelligence-informed technical assessments and long-range analysis
Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia
Develop strategy documents such as implementation plans and technology roadmaps
Review white papers, research papers, and other scientific works
Prepare presentations and reports for DoW leadership, outside agencies, Congress, industry, and academia
Develop additional technical material, such as industry and program guidance, high-level architectures, and policy and training support required to develop and transition emerging technologies
Required Qualifications:
BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution
10+ years of relevant experience
Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to translate complex technical and intelligence insights into actionable recommendations for senior defense decision-makers
Familiarity with future warfighting concept development
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Experience supporting the OASW(CT)
Experience with Roadmap Development
Experience developing strategy documents, implementation plans, and planning documents
Experience identifying, developing, and/or transitioning emerging technologies
This position is contingent upon award of a contract.
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 Senior Program Analyst position.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Required
Bachelors or better
Experience
Required
10 years: Relevant work experience
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