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ARA · 1 week ago

Critical Technologies Senior International Program Analyst

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Critical Technologies Senior International Program Analyst to support the Office Of The Assistant Secretary Of War For Critical Technologies. The role involves engaging with various stakeholders, conducting technical analyses, and providing project management support to ensure alignment with strategic goals in critical technology areas.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Technical analysisArtificial intelligenceProject managementCommunication technologiesInterpersonal skillsSpeaking skillsBiomanufacturingElectronic warfareHypersonicsContested logisticsWriting skills

Required

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

Preferred

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