Subject Matter Expert – Critical Technology

Subject Matter Expert – Critical Technologies Areas

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Subject Matter Expert – Critical Technologies Areas for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). The candidate will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT) and will perform functions such as:

• Developing roadmaps for critical technologies or related areas
• Identifying opportunities to conduct short-term sprints that deliver capabilities
• Developing strategy documents
• Developing strategic implementation plans
• Coordinating with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate productive partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives

• BS degree in scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution and 15 years of experience or MS degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years of experience
• Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility

• Experience with one or more of the following: artificial intelligence, directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics
• Experience developing and transitioning technology
• Experience developing roadmaps
• Experience preparing presentations for, and presenting reports to senior leaders
• Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel at senior levels

• 20+ years of relevant experience
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs)

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. 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, visit

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