ARA · 18 hours ago
Deputy Director, Principal Scientist or Engineer
Indian Head, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
16+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Scientist or Engineer to oversee operational coordination of technical and program staff in the design and modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities. The role involves engaging in research and development opportunities, business development, and managing large projects while ensuring safe and cost-effective execution of projects.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Delegate management and oversite support of day-to-day directorate operations
Business Development and new scope capture
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with existing and new stakeholders
Independently and collaboratively determine and develop approaches to solutions and manage large projects and programs in parallel
Ensure proper execution of existing projects including planning, scheduling, and procurements
Manage and prioritize numerous assignments
Qualification
Required
Bachelors in related science or engineering field with >16 years of experience
Supervisor or management experience
Experience with the production, handling, processing, and design of energetic materials related to defense applications
Demonstrated ability to provide clear written and oral briefings including the ability to adopt content for specific audiences
Proposal writing and business capture (>$1M)
Process design integration experience
Knowledge of energetics quality requirements and system qualification
U.S. Citizenship Required
Active DOD or DOE security clearance at minimum Secret level (L)
Preferred
Masters in related science or engineering field with >14 years of experience or PhD in related science or engineering field with >10 years of experience is preferred
MBA or PMP is preferred
Experience managing large organizations and/or demonstrated organizational growth
Experience in explosives synthesis and characterization
Experience in integrated energetic systems (weapons, render-safe tools, etc.)
Established history of leading proposal writing and business capture (>$5M)
Energetics process engineering and production integration knowledge
Knowledge of explosives and propellant formulations and applications
Active DOD TS/TS-SCI or DOE Q/Q-SCI security clearance
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
Maggie Gendron
Vice President of Government Relations
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