Applied Research Associates (ARA)
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
Applied Research Associates (ARA), Reston, Virginia, United States, 22090
The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
who is an accomplished Intelligence Specialist with experience integrating global WMD and CBRN-related threat information into substantive CWMD planning and exercise efforts. This position provides Defense, Service, and Interagency audiences with timely and accurate assessments of adversary WMD programs, strategic threats, and weapons-related S&T information that informs and enables integrated CWMD planning and exercise development. The right candidate will ensure Defense Intelligence Enterprise deliverables – including but not limited to foundational assessments, warning reports, technical briefings, and other analytic documents – are used effectively throughout the joint planning process. This person will collaborate with the Intelligence Community, Defense Department, Combatant Commands, and Services to address CWMD-related planning and exercise issues. The CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist identifies and incorporates intelligence- and CWMD-related capabilities and equities into planning functions across the DoD and USG. The right candidate is expected to understand and articulate official government analytic positions during customer engagements and represent Defense Intelligence Enterprise analytic units as directed.This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date in November 2024.Required Qualifications:BS or BA degree and tangible intelligence analysis experience5+ years of experience with intelligence analysis, including employing multi-INT databases to develop analytic assessments and briefingsWorking familiarity with established Intelligence Community directives, standards, and tradecraft documentsDemonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to communicate complex analyses at a level comprehensible to diverse military audiences and senior-level government representativesAbility to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizationsDemonstrated knowledge of state nuclear, biological, and/or chemical (NBC) programs, strategic weapons developments, and WMD-related proliferation and procurementExperience with intelligence production and/or collection managementMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDPractical understanding of the Joint Planning Process and the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)Familiarity with development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planningWord, Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyMust be a US CitizenActive TS clearance with SCI eligibilityDesired Qualifications:Advanced degree and/or technical training applicable to the WMD problem setMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDExperience creating intelligence annexes to military plans (Annex B) and familiarity with national intelligence support planning processesProficiency devising and executing CWMD-related exercises and or training evolutionsUnderstanding of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, DIA, and Service intelligence production centersExperience participating in and leading interagency CWMD, nuclear security, and/or counterproliferation forums and working groupsCOMPANY 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 1200 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 fosters 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
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
position.ExperienceRequired
The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
who is an accomplished Intelligence Specialist with experience integrating global WMD and CBRN-related threat information into substantive CWMD planning and exercise efforts. This position provides Defense, Service, and Interagency audiences with timely and accurate assessments of adversary WMD programs, strategic threats, and weapons-related S&T information that informs and enables integrated CWMD planning and exercise development. The right candidate will ensure Defense Intelligence Enterprise deliverables – including but not limited to foundational assessments, warning reports, technical briefings, and other analytic documents – are used effectively throughout the joint planning process. This person will collaborate with the Intelligence Community, Defense Department, Combatant Commands, and Services to address CWMD-related planning and exercise issues. The CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist identifies and incorporates intelligence- and CWMD-related capabilities and equities into planning functions across the DoD and USG. The right candidate is expected to understand and articulate official government analytic positions during customer engagements and represent Defense Intelligence Enterprise analytic units as directed.This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date in November 2024.Required Qualifications:BS or BA degree and tangible intelligence analysis experience5+ years of experience with intelligence analysis, including employing multi-INT databases to develop analytic assessments and briefingsWorking familiarity with established Intelligence Community directives, standards, and tradecraft documentsDemonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to communicate complex analyses at a level comprehensible to diverse military audiences and senior-level government representativesAbility to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizationsDemonstrated knowledge of state nuclear, biological, and/or chemical (NBC) programs, strategic weapons developments, and WMD-related proliferation and procurementExperience with intelligence production and/or collection managementMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDPractical understanding of the Joint Planning Process and the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)Familiarity with development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planningWord, Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyMust be a US CitizenActive TS clearance with SCI eligibilityDesired Qualifications:Advanced degree and/or technical training applicable to the WMD problem setMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDExperience creating intelligence annexes to military plans (Annex B) and familiarity with national intelligence support planning processesProficiency devising and executing CWMD-related exercises and or training evolutionsUnderstanding of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, DIA, and Service intelligence production centersExperience participating in and leading interagency CWMD, nuclear security, and/or counterproliferation forums and working groupsCOMPANY 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 1200 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 fosters 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
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
position.ExperienceRequired
5 - 7 years: Relevant work experienceEducationRequired
Bachelors or betterBehaviorsRequired
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsRequired
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksPreferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityEntrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the businessEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)See job descriptionReceive tips & info on cleared job search, security clearances and career development.
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CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
who is an accomplished Intelligence Specialist with experience integrating global WMD and CBRN-related threat information into substantive CWMD planning and exercise efforts. This position provides Defense, Service, and Interagency audiences with timely and accurate assessments of adversary WMD programs, strategic threats, and weapons-related S&T information that informs and enables integrated CWMD planning and exercise development. The right candidate will ensure Defense Intelligence Enterprise deliverables – including but not limited to foundational assessments, warning reports, technical briefings, and other analytic documents – are used effectively throughout the joint planning process. This person will collaborate with the Intelligence Community, Defense Department, Combatant Commands, and Services to address CWMD-related planning and exercise issues. The CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist identifies and incorporates intelligence- and CWMD-related capabilities and equities into planning functions across the DoD and USG. The right candidate is expected to understand and articulate official government analytic positions during customer engagements and represent Defense Intelligence Enterprise analytic units as directed.This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date in November 2024.Required Qualifications:BS or BA degree and tangible intelligence analysis experience5+ years of experience with intelligence analysis, including employing multi-INT databases to develop analytic assessments and briefingsWorking familiarity with established Intelligence Community directives, standards, and tradecraft documentsDemonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to communicate complex analyses at a level comprehensible to diverse military audiences and senior-level government representativesAbility to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizationsDemonstrated knowledge of state nuclear, biological, and/or chemical (NBC) programs, strategic weapons developments, and WMD-related proliferation and procurementExperience with intelligence production and/or collection managementMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDPractical understanding of the Joint Planning Process and the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)Familiarity with development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planningWord, Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyMust be a US CitizenActive TS clearance with SCI eligibilityDesired Qualifications:Advanced degree and/or technical training applicable to the WMD problem setMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDExperience creating intelligence annexes to military plans (Annex B) and familiarity with national intelligence support planning processesProficiency devising and executing CWMD-related exercises and or training evolutionsUnderstanding of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, DIA, and Service intelligence production centersExperience participating in and leading interagency CWMD, nuclear security, and/or counterproliferation forums and working groupsCOMPANY 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 1200 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 fosters 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
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
position.ExperienceRequired
The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
who is an accomplished Intelligence Specialist with experience integrating global WMD and CBRN-related threat information into substantive CWMD planning and exercise efforts. This position provides Defense, Service, and Interagency audiences with timely and accurate assessments of adversary WMD programs, strategic threats, and weapons-related S&T information that informs and enables integrated CWMD planning and exercise development. The right candidate will ensure Defense Intelligence Enterprise deliverables – including but not limited to foundational assessments, warning reports, technical briefings, and other analytic documents – are used effectively throughout the joint planning process. This person will collaborate with the Intelligence Community, Defense Department, Combatant Commands, and Services to address CWMD-related planning and exercise issues. The CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist identifies and incorporates intelligence- and CWMD-related capabilities and equities into planning functions across the DoD and USG. The right candidate is expected to understand and articulate official government analytic positions during customer engagements and represent Defense Intelligence Enterprise analytic units as directed.This position is contingent upon contract award with an anticipated start date in November 2024.Required Qualifications:BS or BA degree and tangible intelligence analysis experience5+ years of experience with intelligence analysis, including employing multi-INT databases to develop analytic assessments and briefingsWorking familiarity with established Intelligence Community directives, standards, and tradecraft documentsDemonstrated ability to work effectively within or lead a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skillsAbility to communicate complex analyses at a level comprehensible to diverse military audiences and senior-level government representativesAbility to clearly express in writing technical analysis results and program characterizationsDemonstrated knowledge of state nuclear, biological, and/or chemical (NBC) programs, strategic weapons developments, and WMD-related proliferation and procurementExperience with intelligence production and/or collection managementMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDPractical understanding of the Joint Planning Process and the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)Familiarity with development of campaign plans, deliberate planning, crisis management, and time-sensitive planningWord, Excel and PowerPoint proficiencyMust be a US CitizenActive TS clearance with SCI eligibilityDesired Qualifications:Advanced degree and/or technical training applicable to the WMD problem setMilitary or defense-related experience and working familiarity with strategies, policies, and plans that enable defense against CBRN threats and prevent the proliferation of WMDExperience creating intelligence annexes to military plans (Annex B) and familiarity with national intelligence support planning processesProficiency devising and executing CWMD-related exercises and or training evolutionsUnderstanding of the Defense Intelligence Enterprise, DIA, and Service intelligence production centersExperience participating in and leading interagency CWMD, nuclear security, and/or counterproliferation forums and working groupsCOMPANY 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 1200 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 fosters 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
CWMD Plans and Exercise Specialist
position.ExperienceRequired
5 - 7 years: Relevant work experienceEducationRequired
Bachelors or betterBehaviorsRequired
Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subjectTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupInnovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinkingFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsRequired
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksPreferred
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGrowth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibilityEntrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the businessEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)See job descriptionReceive tips & info on cleared job search, security clearances and career development.
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