The Engineering Science Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Staff Project Manager 2 to join our Aircraft Operating Surfaces (AOS) team at Tyndall AFB, FL. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and assist in a variety of highly technical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) projects covering such topics as structures, pavements, maintenance, materials, and/or geotechnical engineering.  

As a staff project manager, you will be responsible for the performance of the project, including overseeing project budget, schedule, quality, and scope. The staff project manager ensures deliverables meet contract requirements and company policies, procedures, and guidelines. 

You will work with a team of highly qualified engineers, technicians, and support staff in a dynamic environment throughout the entire project life cycle. Some of the projects include applied bench-level research, advanced technology development, prototype/pilot scale systems design, construction, and evaluation in field demonstrations and operationally relevant environments, testing and evaluation of materials, technologies, and processes in air force operations, and improving operations and maintenance capabilities through insertion of alternative pavements, materials, technologies, processes, and procedures.  

As a staff project manager, you will: 

Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations Provide updates to senior management and clients Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost efficiency Use various analytical, scientific, and engineering methods to execute research, development, testing, and evaluation Prepare formal reports and presentations

Staff project manager required experience and skills: 

Must be a US Citizen Must possess an active DoD Security Clearance or be able to obtain one   Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years’ experience or a master’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience 2-4 years of related project management experience Experience in preparing formal reports and presentations Proficient in the use of MS Office

Preferred experience and skills: 

Experience with DoD-specific process and procedure for project management  Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent  Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience  Technical writing skills 

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 more than 2,100 professionals and continues to grow. 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 spawns’ 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.