Senior Program Analyst

Senior Program Analyst – Overview

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Senior Program Analyst for ARA's effort supporting the Office of Strategic Intelligence & Analysis (OSI&A) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This role requires the ability to lead and facilitate operational and technical assessments, threat-informed analysis, net technical assessments, and technology forecasting to support DoW priorities and objectives.

• Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights on the CTA Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities.
• Conduct intelligence-informed technical assessments and long-range analysis.
• Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia.
• Develop strategy documents such as implementation plans and technology roadmaps.
• Review white papers, research papers, and other scientific works.
• Prepare presentations and reports for DoW leadership, outside agencies, Congress, industry, and academia.
• Develop additional technical material, such as industry and program guidance, high-level architectures, and policy and training support required to develop and transition emerging technologies.

• BS degree in a scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Ability to translate complex technical and intelligence insights into actionable recommendations for senior defense decision-makers.
• Familiarity with future war fighting concept development.
• Strong writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience supporting the OASW(CT).
• Experience with roadmap development.
• Experience developing strategy documents, implementation plans, and planning documents.
• Experience identifying, developing, and/or transitioning emerging technologies.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract.

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