Senior Program Analyst, Critical Tech & Prototyping

Applied Research Associates, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc is seeking a Senior Program Analyst in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC) to provide advanced technical, engineering, and program support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies. The role blends remote telework with on-site support at government facilities including the Pentagon, the Suffolk Building, and the Mark Center.

The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience and an active SECRET clearance with TOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline is required.
• 12-15 years of experience preparing technical briefings, documentation, and analytical products for senior government audiences in R&D or defense environments.
• Active SECRET clearance (minimum) with ability to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI eligibility as required.
• Advanced expertise in systems engineering, applied research, or prototyping, with ability to assess complex technical programs and architectures.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-organization technical teams, integrating inputs into program recommendations.
• Familiarity with Maritime Big Play, containerized or modular system development, or critical technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering assessments, technical reviews, and analysis of R&D and prototyping activities supporting OASW(CT).
• Develop technical materials including high-level architectures, program guidance, policy inputs, and engineering documentation that shape emerging technology development and transition pathways.
• Prepare senior-level briefings, reports, and analytical products for DoW leadership, Congress, industry, academia, and interagency partners to inform decision-making on critical technologies.
• Coordinate with OUSW(R&E), Intelligence Community organizations, and other government entities to collect and integrate data relevant to national-level priorities.
• Support executive operations and technical workflow management within OASW(CT), improving processes and cross-team communication.
• Provide specialized systems or software engineering expertise to inform strategic planning and program execution across multiple prototyping efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline

Master’s or Ph.D. degree

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc is seeking a Senior Program Analyst in the National Capital Region (Washington, DC) to provide advanced technical, engineering, and program support to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies. The role blends remote telework with on-site support at government facilities including the Pentagon, the Suffolk Building, and the Mark Center.

The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience and an active SECRET clearance with TOP