Applied Research Associates, Inc
Site Lead
Applied Research Associates, Inc, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
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.
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.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the
Site Lead
position.
Experience
10 - 12 years: Relevant work experience
Education
Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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.
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.
Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the
Site Lead
position.
Experience
10 - 12 years: Relevant work experience
Education
Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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