Description

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an energetic and experienced Intelligence Team Site Lead with background in supporting the Government in the planning and execution of large technology programs. Specifically, we are seeking a site leader to lead local activities supporting the development of a multi-component system comprising space, land, air, and naval surface warfare, electronic warfare, tactical intelligence, and special operations components. The successful applicant for this contingent position will support the DoD on-site in Honolulu, HI.

This position supporting the DoD’s Assault Breaker II (ABII) program will represent ARA on site and requires a candidate with experience in program leadership and coordination functions.

Required Qualifications:

• BS degree from an accredited institution

• Management training courses

• 15+ years of relevant experience in:

• Planning, developing, and executing technical projects of a R&D nature

• Conceiving, planning, and conducting research studies to assess military effectiveness and engineering viability

• Obtaining, assessing, and applying information from the Intelligence Community

• Using advanced techniques, theories, precepts, and practices in technological programs

• Demonstrated experience in a site lead capacity

• DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility and CI Polygraph

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent time management skills

Desired Qualifications:

• MS degree from an accredited institution

• Facilitating transition

This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in September/October 2024 supporting the Department of Defense.

COMPANY INFORMATION:

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 2000 professionals. 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.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Intelligence Team Site Lead position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Experience

Required

• 15 years: 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)