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ARA · 4 hours ago

Senior Program Analyst

positionAlexandria, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex problems in the physical sciences. They are seeking a Senior Program Analyst to lead and facilitate operational and technical assessments, conduct intelligence-informed analysis, and develop strategic documents in support of defense priorities.

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Responsibilities

Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights on the CTA Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
Conduct intelligence-informed technical assessments and long-range analysis
Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia
Develop strategy documents such as implementation plans and technology roadmaps
Review white papers, research papers, and other scientific works
Prepare presentations and reports for DoW leadership, outside agencies, Congress, industry, and academia
Develop additional technical material, such as industry and program guidance, high-level architectures, and policy and training support required to develop and transition emerging technologies

Qualification

Technical assessmentsStrategy document developmentMaster's degreeRoadmap developmentSpeaking skillsCollaboration with governmentInterpersonal skillsWriting skills

Required

BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution
10+ years of relevant experience
Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Ability to translate complex technical and intelligence insights into actionable recommendations for senior defense decision-makers
Familiarity with future warfighting concept development
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel

Preferred

Master's degree from an accredited institution
Experience supporting the OASW(CT)
Experience with Roadmap Development
Experience developing strategy documents, implementation plans, and planning documents
Experience identifying, developing, and/or transitioning emerging technologies

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company

ARA

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ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
dateFounded in 1979
location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.ara.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$12M
Key Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M

Leadership Team

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Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
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