Job Abstract

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking energetic and experienced Site Lead with backgrounds in supporting the Government in the planning and execution of large technology programs. Specifically, we are seeking a site leader to lead local activities supporting the development of a multi-component system comprising space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, and special operations components. The successful applicant for this contingent position will support the DoD in the National Capital Region.

This position supporting the DoD’s Assault Breaker II (ABII) program requires a candidate with experience performing a variety of program leadership and coordination functions, including:

• Technology transition and working group participation
• Coordination of team activities and schedules
• Representing the ARA contractor team on-site
• Identification and execution of advanced modeling & simulation capabilities to support transition of advanced warfighting architectures for operational use and the development of capabilities needed to realize those designs
• Development of strategic and technical plans
• Research to support procurement activities, schedules, and technology/system transfer
• Support to assessments, demonstrations, and field trials
• Assisting in the assembly of senior advisory panels to provide studies and assessments on the systems and technologies supporting ABII
• Support to systems architecture development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 10 years of relevant experience
• US citizen
• Current and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Demonstrated experience in a site lead capacity
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, and wargaming
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense and/or DARPA
• Modeling and simulation activities
• Kill chain analysis
• Capability gap analysis

This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in September/October 2024 supporting the Department of Defense.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Site Lead position.