Program Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Alexandria, Virginia, United States ARA Full time

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is in search of a dynamic and seasoned Program Operations Manager with expertise in assisting the Government with the strategic planning and implementation of extensive technology initiatives. We are particularly interested in a program manager to oversee local operations that contribute to the creation of a multi-faceted system that includes components from space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, and special operations. The ideal candidate for this contingent role will provide support to the Department of Defense in the National Capital Region.

This position, which is aligned with the DoD's Assault Breaker II (ABII) program, necessitates a candidate with a diverse background in program leadership and coordination tasks, including:

  • Facilitating technology transition and participating in working groups
  • Coordinating team activities and timelines
  • Acting as the representative for the ARA contractor team on-site
  • Identifying and implementing advanced modeling and 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 assistance for assessments, demonstrations, and field trials
  • Helping to assemble senior advisory panels for studies and evaluations on the systems and technologies supporting ABII
  • Contributing to systems architecture development
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • US citizenship
  • Current and active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Proven experience in a program management capacity
  • Experience in one or more of the following domains: space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, special operations, and wargaming
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent time management abilities
Desired 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 INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. 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, in 1979, ARA currently employs over 2000 professionals. With offices across the United States and Canada, ARA offers 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. The company understands 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. The culture is dynamic; innovation and experimentation are encouraged. Employees are eligible for contributions that not only enhance the company's success but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" encapsulates the ARA experience. For further information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website.
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