Senior Prototyping & Experimentation Analyst
About The Position
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Prototyping & Experimentation Analyst with a background supporting the Government in the execution of large technology programs. This position will support the Office of the Secretary of War Research & Engineering’s Prototyping & Experimentation Office. This work requires a candidate with a background in classified technical program or project management, acquisition, or analytical support of government Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and the DoW Acquisition environment. This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected begin in August 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility
- 10-12 years’ experience performing classified operations effectiveness and acquisition systems analysis
- Experience supporting the development of defense acquisition system's performance measures, including system requirements definition, key performance parameters, and measures of performance and effectiveness
- Experience support test and evaluation efforts
- Experience producing high-quality technical documentation for complex systems, with an ability to synthesize data into clear and impactful summaries
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree from an accredited academic institution
- Experience writing for a DoW audience
- Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War supporting acquisition and R&D programs
Responsibilities
- Contribute to technical assessments and program evaluations
- Provide independent assessments of laboratory or experimental/prototype tests
- Support scientific reviews to include in-depth expert feedback as to the strengths and weaknesses of research and development programs/proposals
- Provide technical expertise to research, analyze, and summarize findings of emerging technologies and advanced capabilities
- Conduct quantitative analyses of technology/mission engineering/system engineering requirements as they pertain to the development, prototyping, and insertion of advanced capabilities
- Plan, coordinate, and assist with the testing and engineering evaluation of demonstrations, experiments, and/or prototypes.
- Perform and deliver work with limited direction
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
