The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a motivated, energetic, and experienced SPSS Operations Manager to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) under the Specialized Program Support Services (SPSS) contract. The successful candidate will support OUSW(R&E) in its oversight of science and to solve current and future technological challenges for the Department of War (DoW). This on-site position is in the National Capital Region. This position will support the Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)) Front Office, focusing on accelerating the development and integration of new technologies to maintain U.S. technological superiority. The successful candidate will help oversee and manage the daily operations focusing on improving overall performance and achieving strategic goals. This position is contingent upon winning the SPSS contract, customer acceptance of the successful candidate’s resume, and security clearance verification. We expect contract award in late 2025 or early 2026.