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Applied Research Associates (ARA)

Senior Emerging Technologies Support

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a

Senior Emerging Technologies Support

with experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) detection, tracking, identification (DTI) and mitigation. Successful applicants will support the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the National Capital Region on-site. This person will support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Technical, Analytical, Financial, Administrative and Specialized Support program requires candidates with experience performing a variety of program functions, including:Coordinate critical S&T international collaboration initiatives critical to counter small UAS (C-sUAS) detection, tracking, identification (DTI), and mitigation technologies. Engagements may include, but not be limited to:

Active engagement of the USD(R&E) sponsored US-Israel Operational Technology Working Group by collaborating on S&T US-Israel technologies and provide quarterly updates to the R&E Undersecretary and the Israeli Director of Defense Research and DevelopmentLead the US-UK C-UAS Workgroup to enable the collaboration on a joint US-UK counter-swarming capabilityPlan and execute a US-Singapore technology collaboration event with the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD) focused on the artificial intelligence integration of electro-optical/infrared detection devices

Conduct analytical studies and technology explorations in support of the Joint Staff and Combatant Commanders to identify new and innovative passive approaches to enhance survivability from the employment of adversary UAS against US friendly forces and critical assets. Identify promising S&T technologies to rapidly transition to a prototype capability.Expand current S&T countering small-UAS support efforts to include the countering of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV), Unmanned Underwater Vessels (UUV), and Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS). Provide R&E support of the multi-domain unmanned systems portfolio during Joint Staff capability portfolio management reviews (CPMR).Required Qualifications:Master’s degree from an accredited institutionAt least 10-13 years of recent and relevant experience including strategic technical oversight of projects and technical project management in unmanned systems/technologiesHighly specialized experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirementsFamiliarity with developing taxonomies, tabletop exercises, and demonstrations.Current DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI eligibilityStrong written and verbal communications skills and excellent time management skillsDesired Qualifications:Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited institution15 years of relevant experienceFamiliarity with high-power microwaveFamiliarity with electro-optical/infrared detection devicesCOMPANY 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.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

Senior Emerging Technologies Support

position.

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