Anomalous Health Incidents Scientist

ARA • Alexandria, VA

6h

About The Position

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire an Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Scientist for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT). This work requires a candidate with a background in scientific Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and experience relevant to AHI. This position is contingent upon award of a contract in June 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Master’s Degree in relevant hard science/engineering (e.g., physics, materials science, biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, electrical engineering, computer science).
• Bachelor’s Degree with 8-10 years of experience; Master’s degree with 6-8 years of experience in a relevant scientific or technical experience in the RDT&E sector, including work performed in government, industry, or academia.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to support complex AHI technical assessments and scientific analysis.
• This position requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility with CI polygraph. Candidates must maintain this clearance for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of relevant scientific or technical experience in the RDT&E sector.
• Experience in DoW science and technology programs, emerging technology assessment, and cross‑agency technical coordination.
• Expertise includes biomedical science, biosurveillance, physiological or health‑related sensing, biological threat analysis, or AI/ML applied to medical or biological data.
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute technical assessments
• Execute research program evaluation
• Develop solutions to complex problems which require use of ingenuity and innovation
• Apply extensive experience as a specialist or emerging authority in the field of AHI
• Coordinate with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate productive partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives
• Perform other duties as required

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees