Advanced Materials Program Analyst

ARA•Alexandria, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Advanced Materials Program Analyst to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). The analyst will work closely with senior officials and technical experts across the Department of War’s Science & Technology (S&T) enterprise to assess, guide, and communicate the state of advanced materials research and its impact on emerging capabilities for the warfighter. The role includes maintaining awareness of cutting-edge materials science, evaluating S&T investments, and contributing to strategic planning and roadmap development. The analyst will also participate in program reviews, supply chain analyses, and cross‑organizational technical deep dives. This immediate‑fill position is for a hybrid environment with regular on-site work in the National Capital Region. This position requires a candidate with experience leading and performing a variety of tasks to support Government leaders, providing: Science, engineering, technical, management, and professional support, Broad situational awareness of research and development efforts involving Advanced Materials, Financial and technical assessment of Advanced Materials S&T investments, Support of DoD and interagency program reviews and leadership of cross‑organizational deep dives on high‑priority technologies, Analytical products, directives, meeting minutes, briefings, reporting documentation, or other requirements necessary for the efficient management of DoW materials S&T efforts, Specialized expertise support, g., DoW supply chains, critical materials, AI/ML, Development of materials science roadmaps supporting critical emerging capabilities to the Department of War.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in scientific, technical, business management, or other related technical discipline
Technical background including exposure to advanced materials.
8-10 years of relevant experience
Secret security clearance with willingness to apply for and obtain a TS/SCI clearance
Experience supporting US Government clients
Experience coordinating across multiple organizations

Nice To Haves

Ten+ years of progressive experience, 5 of them in project management
TS/SCI security clearance
Experience with DoW’s PPBE processes and systems
Experience developing or managing emerging military technologies
MS/MA or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Responsibilities

Provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)).
Work closely with senior officials and technical experts across the Department of War’s Science & Technology (S&T) enterprise to assess, guide, and communicate the state of advanced materials research and its impact on emerging capabilities for the warfighter.
Maintain awareness of cutting-edge materials science.
Evaluate S&T investments.
Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development.
Participate in program reviews.
Conduct supply chain analyses.
Perform cross‑organizational technical deep dives.
Provide Science, engineering, technical, management, and professional support.
Provide broad situational awareness of research and development efforts involving Advanced Materials.
Conduct financial and technical assessment of Advanced Materials S&T investments.
Support DoD and interagency program reviews.
Lead cross‑organizational deep dives on high‑priority technologies.
Produce analytical products, directives, meeting minutes, briefings, reporting documentation, or other requirements necessary for the efficient management of DoW materials S&T efforts.
Provide specialized expertise support, e.g., DoW supply chains, critical materials, AI/ML.
Develop materials science roadmaps supporting critical emerging capabilities to the Department of War.