Operations Integrator Specialist; Defense Planning & AI

Description

Seeking an Operations Integrator Specialist with previous comprehensive expertise in mission success within government and defense environments for the Prototype, Manufacturing and Integration (PMI) Division at Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) () on-site in Huntsville, AL. As an Operations Integrator Specialist
, you will need an extensive background in military operations integration and planning. The Operations Integrator Specialist will conduct an analysis of inefficiencies, assess operational risk, and implement improvements to enhance productivity and execution. Will research, evaluate, and leverage various tools—including AI-enabled solutions—to accelerate decision cycles and improve outcomes. Effectively communicate across cross-functional teams, military units, and government agencies to ensure unity of effort and build sustainable positive relationships with internal and external customers to ensure consistent delivery and trust.

• Possess a minimum of 10 years Military experience in Planning and Operations
• Proven experience supporting operations and provide operational‑level planning, joint and multi‑lateral training exercises, and strategic engagement policy throughout the Areas of Operational Responsibility (AOR) and Areas of Interest (AOI)
• Experience coordinating and communicating complex information to various cross‑functional teams, military personnel, and other stakeholders
• Experience in technical, qualitative and quantitative data analysis supporting operations and decision making
• Can research, evaluate, and leverage tools—including AI‑enabled solutions—to accelerate decision cycles and improve outcomes
• Experience in developing training programs, including creating training materials, courseware, simulations, and establishing pipeline operations
• Proficient in integrating training regulatory and compliance requirements
• Skilled in taking the initiative to engage and align stakeholders, while fostering a shared understanding and mission focus
• Monitor collection activities using internal tools and provide accurate, timely status reporting upon request
• Confident, self‑directed, and challenge‑oriented mindset
• Creative problem‑solver with analytical rigor
• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments
• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years relevant work experience; OR In lieu of a degree, a H.S. Diploma and 12+ years’ experience in Military Planning and Operations

• US Army Operations and Planning
• SOF Experience
• AI Augmentation Experience

A Applied Research Associates, Inc. () is an employee‑owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2,200 employee‑owners and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

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ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at ARA Benefits ()

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• Bachelors or better

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