The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an energetic Futures Support Program Analyst to support program oversight of and advocacy for leading-edge Science & Technology for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s (OUSD(R&E)). In this position, the employee will assist in developing portfolio management processes to assess and update the portfolio investment strategy.  This includes medical research and development, developing roadmaps for technology and regulatory development, and development of metrics for assessing programs. This position is onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA five days per week.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of recent and relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related fields such as medicine, biology, neuroscience, psychology, or toxicology. At the discretion of the government, degree requirement may be waived in lieu of relevant work experience. Top Secret/SCI clearance Proficient in technical writing Proficient communication skills, including unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation Proficient in scientific/engineering research In-depth knowledge of human performance, training, environmental sciences and biosystems Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules

 

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 Futures Support Program Analyst position.