Senior Program Analyst

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Senior Program Analyst for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of Strategic Intelligence & Analysis (OSI&A) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This work requires a candidate with the ability to lead and facilitate operational and technical assessments, threat-informed analysis, net technical assessments, and technology forecasting in support of DoW priorities and objectives.

• Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights on the CTA Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities
• Conduct intelligence‑informed technical assessments and long‑range analysis
• Engage with technical and non‑technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia
• Develop strategy documents such as implementation plans and technology roadmaps
• Review white papers, research papers, and other scientific works
• Prepare presentations and reports for DoW leadership, outside agencies, Congress, industry, and academia
• Develop additional technical material, such as industry and program guidance, high‑level architectures, and policy and training support required to develop and transition emerging technologies

• BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Ability to translate complex technical and intelligence insights into actionable recommendations for senior defense decision‑makers
• Familiarity with future war fighting concept development
• Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience supporting the OASW(CT)
• Experience with Roadmap Development
• Experience developing strategy documents, implementation plans, and planning documents
• Experience identifying, developing, and/or transitioning emerging technologies

This position is contingent upon award of a contract.

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. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA 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. 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.

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