Senior Emerging Technologies Support

Applied Research Associates (ARA); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Emerging Technologies Support to assist the Office of the Secretary of Defense in Washington, D.C. Ideal candidates will have 10-13 years of experience in unmanned systems, a master's degree, and a TOP SECRET clearance. Responsibilities include coordinating international technology collaborations and enhancing survivability methods against UAS. This position offers a dynamic workplace that embraces innovation and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 10-13 years of recent and relevant experience in unmanned systems/technologies.
• Current DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Experience in strategic technical oversight and project management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international collaboration initiatives for counter small UAS.
• Lead technology collaboration events and analytical studies.
• Expand S&T support efforts to unmanned systems portfolio.

Skills

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Technical Project Management

Strategic Technical Oversight

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Emerging Technologies Support with experience with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) detection, tracking, identification (DTI) and mitigation. Successful applicants will support the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the National Capital Region on-site. This person will support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) Technical, Analytical, Financial, Administrative and Specialized Support program requires candidates with experience performing a variety of program functions, including :

• Coordinate critical S&T international collaboration initiatives critical to counter small UAS (C-sUAS) detection, tracking, identification (DTI), and mitigation technologies. Engagements may include, but not be limited to :

Active engagement of the USD(R&E) sponsored US-Israel Operational Technology Working Group by collaborating on S&T US-Israel technologies and provide quarterly updates to the R&E Undersecretary and the Israeli Director of Defense Research and Development

Lead the US-UK C-UAS Workgroup to enable the collaboration on a joint US-UK counter-swarming capability

Plan and execute a US-Singapore technology collaboration event with the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate (IWTSD) focused on the artificial intelligence integration of electro-optical / infrared detection devices

Conduct analytical studies and technology explorations in support of the Joint Staff and Combatant Commanders to identify new and innovative passive approaches to enhance survivability from the employment of adversary UAS against US friendly forces and critical assets. Identify promising S&T technologies to rapidly transition to a prototype capability.

Expand current S&T countering small-UAS support efforts to include the countering of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV), Unmanned Underwater Vessels (UUV), and Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS). Provide R&E support of the muti-domain unmanned systems portfolio during Joint Staff capability portfolio management reviews (CPMR).

Required Qualifications :

Master’s degree from an accredited institution

At least 10-13years of recent and relevant experience including strategic technical oversight of projects and technical project management in unmanned systems / technologies

Highly specialized experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements

Familiarity with developing taxonomies, tabletop exercises, and demonstrations.

Current DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI eligibility

Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent time management skills

Desired Qualifications :

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from an accredited institution

15 years of relevant experience

Familiarity with high-power microwave

Familiarity with electro-optical / infrared detection devices

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 Senior Emerging Technologies Support position.

Experience

Required

10 - 13 years : Relevant work experience

Education

Required

Masters or better

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

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