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Job Description
The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Technical Integration SME with a background in C5ISR and electronic warfare systems to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) in the investment and monitoring of R D funds. This position is onsite at a Government location(s) in the National Capital Region (and telecommuting where approved). The candidate demonstrates mature judgement required to interface with senior Government personnel and external stakeholders including other Government agencies, academia, and industry. The candidate also coordinates administrative functions and process improvement
Essential Functions:
Science, engineering, technical, management, and professional support
OUSW(R&E) research, analysis, and strategic planning support for C5ISR and electronic warfare systems
Specialized functional expertise support, g., acquisition, military science, statistics
Technology transfer, technology transition, public/private partnership support
Developing graphical materials and documents
Performing records management
Recommending resolution to problem sets/challenges
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree in computer science, engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, physics, or another relevant technical discipline
6-8 years of related experience
Top Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
Experience supporting US Government clients
Experience coordinating across multiple organizations
Desired Qualifications:
Ten+ years of progressive experience, 5+ years of experience in project management
Experience developing or managing emerging military technologies
MS/MA or Ph.
D. in a relevant discipline This position is contingent upon customer acceptance of your resume and potential interview. Position is expected to start in June 2026.
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 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...