Program Integration Analyst

ARA Career • Falls Church, VA

10h

About The Position

The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Program Integration Analyst to fill an immediate position focusing on support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering. The candidate demonstrates mature judgement required to interface with external stakeholders and senior Government personnel and supports rapid prototyping and project integration. This position requires a candidate with experience performing a variety of tasks to support leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) including: Coordinate requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies Conduct systems trade-off and technical analysis for projects Assist with project oversight from inception through transition with attention to technical and programmatic metrics and milestones Analyze and evaluate project proposals to ensure alignment with DoD strategies and goals Provide analysis and project management support to monitor project execution Track project efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems Conduct technical analysis for proposed, ongoing, or completed projects Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoD, industry, and academia Develop documents, briefing materials, and responses to short notice data calls for senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Secret clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Must be a US citizen
• Experience supporting the DoD
• Experience managing and coordinating projects across the DoD Science & Technology enterprise
• Ability to perform technical analysis
• Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline
• Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility
• 10+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of Defense RDT&E
• Military or related operational experience
• OUSD(R&E) experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requirements for the application of current and emerging technologies
• Conduct systems trade-off and technical analysis for projects
• Assist with project oversight from inception through transition with attention to technical and programmatic metrics and milestones
• Analyze and evaluate project proposals to ensure alignment with DoD strategies and goals
• Provide analysis and project management support to monitor project execution
• Track project efforts to rapidly identify and resolve potential and new problems
• Conduct technical analysis for proposed, ongoing, or completed projects
• Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoD, industry, and academia
• Develop documents, briefing materials, and responses to short notice data calls for senior leadership

Benefits

• Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level