Critical Technologies Senior International Program Analyst

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Critical Technologies Senior International Program Analyst

for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position requires a candidate with experience performing a variety of tasks to support leaders in the OASW(CT) including: 

• Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, academia, and with international partners
• Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights into the Critical Technology Areas (CTAs) investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
• Provide analysis and project management support to monitor CTAs
• Conduct systems trade-off and technical analysis
• Coordinate requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies
• Analyze and evaluate project proposals to ensure alignment with DoW strategies and goals
• Track efforts to rapidly identify and resolve new and potential problems
• Conduct technical analysis for proposed, ongoing, or completed projects
• Develop documents, briefing materials, and responses to short notice data calls for senior leadership
• Provide recommendations to assist senior OASW(CT) leadership in making decisions regarding critical technologies including potential transitions, technical and operational performance, risk, and suitability
• Elicit feedback from the US and international Science & Technology (S&T) community/industrial base to guide long-term technology investment strategies; review and coordinate concepts and requirements for the application of critical technologies
• Track completion of action items, including from meetings and engagements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant disciplines from an accredited college or university
• Current DoW TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Ability to perform technical analysis
• Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing and coordinating projects across the DoW and international S&T enterprises

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
• Technical knowledge in a field related to artificial intelligence (AI), directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics

This position is contingent up on award of 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 Critical Technologies Senior International Program Analyst

position.