Direct Laboratory Directorate Analyst; Medical RDT&E

Job Category: Systems Development

Requisition Number: DIREC
010181

• Posted :
  October 21, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Arlington, VA 22203, USA

• Travel Required :
  Yes

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking a seeks an Direct Laboratory Directorate Analyst to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to the Department of War (DoW) across a broad portfolio of advanced science and technology (S&T) areas. The analyst will assess emerging platforms and weapons technologies, support investment strategy development, contribute to congressional and legislative activities, and coordinate cross‑organizational working groups and interagency efforts.

This hybrid role includes classified responsibilities and requires onsite performance 1-2 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Assess and analyze Emerging Technologies (ET) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs, monitoring state‑of‑the‑art developments in platforms, weapons systems, and critical technology.
• Assist with the coordination of assessments and analyses of programs and technologies, including Quantum Science and Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT).
• Support the development of ET investment strategies, including requirements analysis, solicitation preparation, and evaluation of proposed technical projects.
• Prepare analytical products, technical briefings, decision materials, and documentation that inform senior leader decision‑making and support Science and Technology (S&T) governance.
• Support legislative and congressional activities by tracking relevant actions, maintaining awareness of reporting requirements, and preparing supporting materials.
• Draft and coordinate updates to Directives and Instructions.
• Participate in cross‑organizational working groups and technical meetings, document outcomes, track action items, and coordinate across DoW and interagency partners as required.
• Assist with updates to strategy documents, directives, governance frameworks, and long‑range S&T planning materials for enterprise‑wide dissemination.
• Prepare issue papers, identify unfunded requirements, and complete various programmatic documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a scientific, technical, business management, or related discipline.
• Must have an active / current TS security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of recent and relevant experience providing strategic technical oversight of projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting technical research, including the ability to analyze complex scientific or engineering information and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including key terminology, decision points, and its relevance to Science and Technology (S&T) investment planning.
• Strong technical writing capabilities and the ability to prepare clear, concise documentation.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher.
• Ten (10) years of recent and relevant experience providing strategic technical oversight of projects.
• Domain experience in munitions technologies, directed energy, biotechnology, quantum information sciences, unmanned systems, and counter–unmanned aircraft systems (C‑UAS).
• Experience in long-range investment strategy, and programmatic planning.
• Experience with cross organization meetings, working groups, and DoW collaborative environments.
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