Defense Laboratory Directorate Program Analyst (Medical RDT&E)
About The Position
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Defense Laboratory Directorate Program Analyst for Medical Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) to support the oversight and administration of Department of War policy. The analyst will contribute across medical and biomedical science and technology, human research, chemical and biological warfare, and non-lethal weapons effects. This hybrid role has classified requirements and requires onsite work three days a week. The role provides programmatic, technical, and administrative support to federal advisory groups, councils, working groups, and committees. It also supports event preparation, program management and oversight, policy guidance, budget and Congressional Special Interest items, technical and programmatic assessments, written deliverables, and presentations. The analyst maintains broad situational awareness of research and scientific efforts and technology in relevant subject areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in biology, neuroscience, psychology, toxicology, engineering, mathematics, or another scientific field.
- Minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant experience.
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI clearance eligibility.
- 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, read-aheads, and other materials; managing logistics; and assisting with security requirements.
- Support management and oversight, draft policy guidance, and coordinate budget and Congressional Special Interest items.
- Prepare draft papers, including technical evaluations, weekly reports, information papers, action memoranda, reports to Congressional committees, and other requested documents.
- Review content and assess programmatic impact, articulating 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.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits that address employees’ needs now and in the future.
- Eligibility for contributions through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Tools, training, and opportunities for employees to take more active roles as owners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
