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ARA · 4 days ago

Principal Project Manager

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead a large multi-disciplinary team focused on laser effects on human performance and laser eye protection solutions. The role involves strategic planning, execution, and oversight of concurrent research projects while serving as the primary interface with Department of Defense stakeholders.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic leadership for a broad portfolio of laser and optical bioeffects research projects addressing tissue damage, human effects, and vision hazards

Plan, prioritize, and balance research activities across multiple simultaneous efforts to meet organizational and DoD mission objectives

Develop, execute, and manage multi-year research budgets, including allocation of funding across projects, tracking expenditures, and forecasting resource requirements

Coordinate and integrate the work of researchers, engineers, scientists, and support staff across government, contractor, subcontractor, academic, and industry teams

Serve as the primary point of contact for DoD laboratory stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership, maintaining close and continuous communication

Translate stakeholder requirements into executable research plans, milestones, and deliverables

Monitor technical progress, risk, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions as required

Ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and laboratory policies related to human subjects research, animal research, safety, security, and ethical standards

Oversee preparation of technical reports, program reviews, budget submissions, and executive-level briefings

Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and workforce development within the research organization

Qualification

LaserOptical technologiesBudget planningExecutionStakeholder engagementProject management expertiseRisk management skillsDoD laboratory experienceMultidisciplinary team leadershipPrioritization skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skills