Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States ARA Full time
Position Overview:
The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is in search of a dynamic and seasoned

Program Manager

with a proven track record in assisting governmental entities with the strategic planning and implementation of extensive technological initiatives.

We are particularly interested in a program manager to oversee local operations that contribute to the creation of a comprehensive system integrating space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, and special operations components.

The ideal candidate for this contingent role will provide support to the Department of Defense in the National Capital Region.
This role, which is integral to the DoD's Assault Breaker II (ABII) program, necessitates a professional with experience in various program leadership and coordination tasks, including:

  • Facilitating technology transition and participating in working groups
  • Coordinating team activities and timelines
  • Representing the ARA contractor team on-site
  • Identifying and implementing advanced modeling & simulation capabilities to aid in the transition of cutting-edge warfighting architectures for operational application and the development of necessary capabilities to achieve those designs
  • Formulating strategic and technical plans
  • Conducting research to support procurement processes, timelines, and technology/system transfer
  • Providing support for assessments, demonstrations, and field trials
  • Assisting in the formation of senior advisory panels to conduct studies and evaluations on the systems and technologies underpinning ABII
  • Contributing to systems architecture development

Essential Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Current and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Demonstrated experience in a program management capacity
  • Experience in one or more of the following domains: space, land, air, naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, and wargaming
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent time management abilities

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense and/or DARPA
  • Involvement in modeling and simulation activities
  • Expertise in kill chain analysis
  • Capability gap analysis experience

This position is contingent upon the award of a contract supporting the Department of Defense.


Company Overview:
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned global research and engineering firm recognized for delivering technically superior solutions to complex challenges in the physical sciences.

Founded in Albuquerque, NM, ARA has grown to employ over 2000 professionals across various locations. Our offices throughout the United States and Canada offer a wide array of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides advanced technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.
At ARA, our employees are our most valuable assets. We believe that employee ownership fosters greater creativity and initiative, leading to enhanced performance and customer satisfaction. ARA equips its employees with the tools, training, and opportunities to take on more active roles as owners. Our culture encourages challenge, innovation, and experimentation.

Employees are eligible for contributions that not only enhance the company's success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Our motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit," encapsulates the ARA experience.

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