Anomalous Health Incidents Senior Program Analyst

Applied Research Associates, Inc. • Alexandria, VA • 2h ago

Description

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire an Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Program Analyst for ARA's effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT). Candidates should have significant experience in technical program or project management, acquisition, or analytical support of government Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and the DoW Acquisition environment relevant to Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI). This includes biomedical or biosurveillance mission areas, health-related or biological threat-focused programs, and other related science and technology portfolios.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract in June 2026.

Essential Functions:

Plan and execute technical assessments and program evaluations

Execute tasks, and manage and track workflow

Develop and contribute to executive-level and Congressional briefings

Provide subject-matter expertise (SME), developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation

Coordinate across DoW and interagency partners and stakeholders, cultivating productive partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives

Conduct and plan briefs and technical meetings for internal and external representatives

Exercise latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and ensure that resulting work is consistent with organizational objectives

Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in a relevant hard science/engineering (e.g., physics, materials science, biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, electrical engineering, computer science).

Bachelor's Degree with 8-10 years of experience; Master's degree with 6-8 years of relevant Technical Program or Project Management experience, or experience in acquisition, procurement, finance or business operations applicable to execution of Government programs.

Experience must demonstrate the ability to plan AHI program assessment and evaluation.

This position requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility with CI polygraph. Candidates must maintain this clearance for the duration of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in AHI or AHI related field, as a Technical Program or Project Manager or as a Government program analyst-7 years of experience with MS or 12 years with BS.

Experience in OASW(C&T) programs and emerging technology.

Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs).

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 Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Senior Program Analyst position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

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

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Biomedical Engineering

Preferred

Masters or better in Biomedical Engineering

Experience

Required

6-10 years: Experience in Technical Program or Project Management

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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