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The Missions, Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Technical Integration SME with a background in C5ISR and electronic warfare systems to provide technical, analytical, and programmatic support to the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) in the investment and monitoring of R&D funds. This position is onsite at a Government location(s) in the National Capital Region (and telecommuting where approved). The candidate demonstrates mature judgement required to interface with senior Government personnel and external stakeholders including other Government agencies, academia, and industry. The candidate also coordinates administrative functions and process improvement

This position is contingent upon customer acceptance. Position is expected to start in summer 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Science, engineering, technical, management, and professional support
• OUSW(R&E) research, analysis, and strategic planning support for C5ISR and electronic warfare systems
• Specialized functional expertise support, g., acquisition, military science, statistics
• Technology transfer, technology transition, public/private partnership support
• Developing graphical materials and documents
• Performing records management
• Recommending resolution to problem sets/challenges

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in computer science, engineering, materials engineering, chemistry, physics, or another relevant technical discipline
• 6-8 years of related experience
• Top Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
• Experience supporting US Government clients
• Experience coordinating across multiple organizations

Desired Qualifications:

• Ten+ years of progressive experience, 5+ years of experience in project management
• Experience developing or managing emerging military technologies
• MS/MA or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

Compensation & Benefits: Pay Range: $110,000 - 140,000.00 per year, based on years of experience, education, and any specialized skills or knowledge brought to the position. ARA offers competitive benefits designed to support our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.

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 1200 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 fosters 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 Technical Integration SME position.