Defense Laboratory Directorate Program Analyst (Medical RDT&E)

ARA Career•Alexandria, VA

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Defense Laboratory Directorate Program Analyst to support Medical Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and the oversight and administration of Department of War policy. The analyst will contribute to work involving medical and biomedical science and technology, human research, chemical and biological warfare, and non-lethal weapons effects. This is a hybrid role with classified requirements; onsite work is required three days per week. The role provides programmatic, technical, and administrative support to federal advisory groups, councils, working groups, and committees. It includes preparing events and materials, supporting management and oversight, drafting policy guidance, coordinating budget and Congressional Special Interest items, and preparing and reviewing technical and programmatic documents for leadership. Applied Research Associates is an employee-owned international research and engineering company that provides solutions in the physical sciences. The company has more than 2,000 professionals and offices throughout the United States and Canada. Employees are eligible to participate in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in biology, neuroscience, psychology, toxicology, engineering, mathematics, or another scientific field.
At least 5 years of recent and relevant experience.
Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for SCI clearance.
Proficiency in technical research and in-depth knowledge of human performance, training, environmental sciences, and biosystems.
Proficient communication skills in unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meetings.
Experience in technical writing.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while meeting deliverable timelines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher.
Experience with Institutional Review Boards, human research regulations and ethics, clinical research, compliance, and documentation, particularly in FDA-regulated environments.
Experience in cross-functional collaboration.
Experience in FDA-regulated industries and understanding of required documentation, safety, and process control.
Experience with human subject research studies.

Responsibilities

Provide programmatic, technical, and administrative support to federal advisory groups, councils, working groups, and committees.
Assist with event preparation by coordinating with speakers, attendees, and planners; preparing agendas and read-aheads; managing logistics; and assisting with security requirements.
Support management and oversight, draft policy guidance, and coordinate budget and Congressional Special Interest items.
Prepare draft technical evaluations, weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, reports to Congressional committees, and other requested documents.
Review content, assess programmatic impact, and articulate points logically and insightfully for leadership.
Prepare presentations, briefing materials, reports, and white papers.
Maintain broad situational awareness of research, scientific efforts, and technology in relevant subject areas.