Operations Integrator Specialist

ARA Career•Huntsville, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an Operations Integrator Specialist with previous comprehensive expertise in mission success within government and defense environments for the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) . on-site in Huntsville, AL. As an Operations Integrator Specialist, you will need an extensive background in MILDEC, military operations integration and planning. The Operations Integrator Specialist will conduct an analysis of inefficiencies, assess operational risk, and implement improvements to enhance productivity and execution. Will research, evaluate, and leverage various tools—including AI-enabled solutions—to accelerate decision cycles and improve outcomes. Effectively communicate across cross-functional teams, military units, and government agencies to ensure unity of effort and build sustainable positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure consistent delivery and trust. This position will require a background check and must have an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance from the US Department of War.

Requirements

Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance from the US Department of War
Possess a minimum of 10 years MILDEC experience
Possess a minimum of 10 years Military experience in Planning and Operations
Proven experience supporting operations and provide operational-level planning, joint and multi-lateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy throughout the Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI)
Experience coordinating and communicating complex information to various cross-functional teams, military personnel, and other stakeholders
Experience in technical, qualitative and quantitative data analysis supporting operations and decision making
Can research, evaluate, and leverage tools—including AI-enabled solutions—to accelerate decision cycles and improve outcomes
Experience in developing training programs, including creating training materials, courseware, simulations, and establishing pipeline operations
Proficient in integrating training regulatory and compliance requirements
Skilled in taking the initiative to engage and align stakeholders, while fostering a shared understanding and mission focus
Monitor collection activities using internal tools and provide accurate, timely status reporting upon request
Confident, self-directed, and challenge-oriented mindset
Creative problem-solver with analytical rigor
Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments
Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. Diploma and 12+ years’ experience in MILDEC, Military Planning and Operations

Nice To Haves

US Army Operations and Planning
SOF Experience
AI Augmentation Experience

Responsibilities

Conduct an analysis of inefficiencies
Assess operational risk
Implement improvements to enhance productivity and execution
Research, evaluate, and leverage various tools—including AI-enabled solutions—to accelerate decision cycles and improve outcomes
Effectively communicate across cross-functional teams, military units, and government agencies to ensure unity of effort
Build sustainable positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure consistent delivery and trust
Monitor collection activities using internal tools and provide accurate, timely status reporting upon request
Engage and align stakeholders, while fostering a shared understanding and mission focus