Strategic Lab Analyst — Medical RDT&E & Tech Investment

ARA Brand; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Direct Laboratory Directorate Analyst to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to the Department of War across a broad portfolio of advanced science and technology.

The analyst will assess emerging platforms and coordinate cross‑organizational efforts in a hybrid role requiring onsite work 1–2 days per week. Responsibilities include analyzing RDT&E programs, supporting investment strategy development, preparing briefing materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, business management, or related discipline.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8+ years of relevant strategic technical oversight experience.
• Strong technical writing ability and translating complex information into actionable insights.
• Working knowledge of the PPBE process and S&T investment planning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze Emerging Technologies RDT&E programs and monitor state-of-the-art developments.
• Coordinate assessments and analyses of programs and technologies, including Quantum Science and PNT.
• Support development of ET investment strategies and evaluation of proposed projects.
• Prepare analytical products, briefings, and documentation for senior leadership decisions.
• Support legislative and congressional activities by tracking actions and preparing materials.
• Update directives and instructions as needed, and coordinate across DoW and interagency partners.
• Assist updates to strategy documents and governance frameworks for enterprise-wide dissemination.
• Prepare issue papers and identify unfunded requirements.

Skills

Technical oversight

Strategic analysis

Technical writing

PPBE process

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, business management, or related discipline

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. seeks a Direct Laboratory Directorate Analyst to provide technical, programmatic, and strategic support to the Department of War across a broad portfolio of advanced science and technology.

The analyst will assess emerging platforms and coordinate cross‑organizational efforts in a hybrid role requiring onsite work 1–2 days per week. Responsibilities include analyzing RDT&E programs, supporting investment strategy development, preparing briefing materials, and