What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Advisor position at ARA?
The Mission Concepts And Capabilities (MCC) Division Of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) Is Seeking To Contingently Hire a Technical Advisor For ARA’s Effort Supporting The Assistant Secretary Of War For Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This Position Will Support The Critical Technology Area (CTA) Offices Within OASW(CT). This Work Requires a Candidate With Experience In Artificial Intelligence (AI), Directed Energy, Communication And Sensing Technologies, Precision Navigation, Electronic Warfare, Hypersonics, Biomanufacturing, And/or Contested Logistics. The Candidate Will Perform Functions Such As
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 Advisor position.
- Provide technical assessments of programs
- Provide engineering advice to support development and transition of emerging technologies
- Review white papers and research papers
- Prepare presentations and reports for senior leaders, Congress, industry, and academia
- Develop technical material including program guidance, architecture, policy and training
- Collaborate with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives
- BS degree in scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution and 15 years of experience or MS degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years of experience
- Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
- Experience with one or more of the following: artificial intelligence (AI), directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics
- Experience developing and transitioning technology
- Experience completing reviews of white papers and preparation of research papers
- Experience preparing presentations for, and presenting reports to senior leaders
- Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel at all levels
- 20 years of relevant experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs)
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 Advisor position.