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ARA · 1 week ago

Senior Program Manager 2

Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Program Manager 2 to manage RDT&E projects focused on airbase technology capability gaps in explosive ordnance disposal and unmanned systems technologies. The role involves leading a team in laboratory and field research, technology development, and preparing test plans for various experimental activities.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manage the conduction of RDT&E projects focused on providing solutions to identify airbase technology capability gaps in the areas of explosive ordnance disposal and unmanned systems technologies

Responsible for a team performing laboratory & field research, material, technology, and process development, sample analysis, material characterization, prototyping, designing & fabrication of test articles, test & evaluation, modeling & simulation, preparing test plans for physical & virtual experiments, risk analysis, operations & maintenance enhancements, field trials, design & construction of upgraded/new test venues, rapid war fighter initiatives and emerging technology assessments

Qualification

Unmanned SystemsExplosive Ordnance DisposalSensor/Payload IntegrationRDT&E ExperienceTechnical WritingRisk AnalysisField TrialsOperations in Hazardous EnvironmentsArtificial Intelligence SoftwareLeadership

Required

Graduate of an accredited university with a Master's degree or equivalent in the field of science or engineering relevant to explosive ordnance disposal or airbase technologies and unmanned systems technologies and at least 10 years of RDT&E experience since graduation OR a PhD in the field of science or engineering relevant to explosive ordnance disposal or airbase technologies and unmanned systems technologies and at least 7 years of experience since graduation

Secret DOD Security Clearance

Background in unmanned systems, autonomous systems, sensor/payload integration, & Air Force Civil Engineering

Previous experience preparing and reviewing research proposals, research plans, and test plans

Execute multiple RDT&E activities

Writing technical papers

Experience leading a professional team