The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a
Mid-Level Project Management Analyst
focusing on support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. The candidate demonstrates experience in planning, developing, and executing prototyping efforts for defense organizations. This position requires a candidate with experience performing a variety of tasks to support leaders in the Department of Defense including:
Assisting with project oversight from inception through transition with attention to technical and programmatic metrics and milestones
Analyzing and evaluating project proposals to ensure alignment with DoD strategies and goals
Providing analysis and project management support to monitor project execution
Tracking project efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems
Conducting technical analysis for proposed, ongoing, or completed projects
Developing documents, briefings materials, and responses to short notice data calls for senior leadership
Establishing working relationships with project and program managers
Required Qualifications:
BS/BA Degree in a relevant discipline
5-7 years of related experience
Secret or higher security clearance
Experience supporting DoD
Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications:
TS security clearance with SCI eligibility
4+ years desired experience
Knowledge of Defense RDT&E
OUSD(R&E) experience
Experience with small businesses or non-traditional performers
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
Mid-Level Project Management Analyst
position.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The 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)
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