Description

The Algorithm Modeling and Assessment Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. is looking for a Senior Program Manager to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help support a growing list of projects involving modernization of explosives and energetic materials production facilities, munitions production, and novel production system design. In this role you will collaborate with project/program managers, explosives and munitions subject matter experts, and federal stakeholders to support research and development capabilities and ongoing production operations. Candidates for this position must be a US citizen residing within the US with the ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement strategies to meet program objectives while managing scope, schedule, and budget.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including project managers and program staff, to ensure alignment with program goals.

• Monitor program performance and apply change management principles to address scope issues, risks, and resource constraints in collaboration with Project Controls Analysts.

• Prepare detailed reports for senior leadership on project progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Engage with federal agencies, corporate partners, and local officials to drive program success.

• Manage multiple programs and contracts across various time zones and geographical locations.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field with 10-12 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in management or related field with 8-10 years of relevant experience. (Master’s degree preferred).

• At least 4 years in a supervisory capacity.

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

• Proven experience managing DoD programs, including large portfolios and multiple contracts.

• Expertise in resource and risk management, with the ability to maximize ROI for large-scale projects.

• Experience working with federal agencies such as the FAA, FCC, and NASA is highly desirable.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain or maintain a Security Clearance.

Who is ARA?

Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has over 2,276 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company. We are also very proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), whose purpose is to motivate, support, and encourage professional career development for women to maximize career and professional accomplishments.

To find out more about what the Integrated Mission Systems Sector has to offer, visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/benefits/

Qualifications

Experience

Required

• 10-12 years: Bachelor's with relevant work experience.

Preferred

• 8-10 years: Master's with relevant work experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)