Hybrid Emerging Tech RDT&E Strategy Analyst

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in the Arlington, VA area seeks an Emerging Technologies Support Senior Program Analyst to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to the Department of War across a broad portfolio of advanced science and technology areas.

This hybrid role requires onsite performance 1-2 days per week. The analyst will assess ET RDT&E programs, assist with investment strategies, prepare briefs, and coordinate cross‑organizational activities, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, business management, or related discipline.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of strategic technical oversight experience.
• Ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of the PPBE process and S&T investment planning.
• Strong technical writing capabilities and clear documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in a distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze ET RDT&E programs and monitor state-of-the-art developments.
• Coordinate assessments of programs and technologies including Quantum Science and PNT.
• Develop ET investment strategies including requirements analysis and evaluation of projects.
• Prepare analytical products, briefings, and decision materials for senior leaders.
• Support legislative and congressional activities with tracking and materials.
• Draft and coordinate updates to directives and governance documents.
• Participate in cross-organizational meetings and track actions.
• Assist with long-range S&T planning materials for enterprise-wide dissemination.
• Prepare issue papers and identify unfunded requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Security clearance (TS with SCI)

Strategic program analysis

PPBE knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific/technical/business discipline

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. in the Arlington, VA area seeks an Emerging Technologies Support Senior Program Analyst to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to the Department of War across a broad portfolio of advanced science and technology areas.

This hybrid role requires onsite performance 1-2 days per week. The analyst will assess ET RDT&E programs, assist with investment strategies, prepare briefs, and coordinate cross‑organizational activities, delivering