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Dynamic Structural Analysis Engineer

Los Altos, CA · On-site

$79K - $130K/yr

SVO is located in Los Altos, CA and is ARA's Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Dynamic Finite Element Analysis and regularly orchestrates a variety of full-scale testing projects. SVO conducts ...

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Engineering Aide - Temp

Panama City, FL · On-site

The ARA Better Fuels Group (BFG) is seeking a temporary engineering aide to provide technical and operational support to engineers on a variety of routine technical tasks. Under general supervision ...

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Staff Manufacturing Technical Assistant

Spokane, WA · On-site

$21.45 - $35.76/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Assistant to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced ...

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Administrative Specialist

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

ARA's Southern Division is seeking a full-time administrative specialist to support a team of approximately 50 engineers, scientists, and software developers. This is an on-site position in our ...

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Staff Manufacturing Technician 1

Spokane, WA · On-site

$21.45 - $35.76/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced ...

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Accounts Payable Supervisor

Champaign, IL · On-site

$66K - $83K/yr

The ARA Transportation Division is seeking a driven, passionate professional to lead the accounts payable team on-site in our office in Champaign, IL. What you will do as the accounts payable ...

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Administrative Specialist

Vicksburg, MS · On-site

$37K - $50K/yr

ARA's Southern Division is seeking a full-time administrative specialist to support a team of approximately 50 engineers, scientists, and software developers. This is an on-site position in our ...

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Staff Software Engineer 1

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

ARA is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to be part of our team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We are a 100% employee-owned scientific research and engineering company dedicated to solving critical ...

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Staff Manufacturing Technician 2

Spokane, WA · On-site

$24.69 - $41.15/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role you will support advanced ...

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Staff Civil Engineering Technician

Champaign, IL · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Become an ARA Road Warrior! We are looking for bright, motivated individuals to join our team. Full-time opportunities are available in Champaign, IL; Austin, TX; and Mechanicsburg, PA. Our ...

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Staff Manufacturing Engineer 2

Spokane, WA · On-site

$43.74 - $72.89/hr

The Southwest Division (SWD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an experienced Staff Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Spokane, WA. In this role, the Manufacturing ...

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Senior Technical Integration SME

Arlington, VA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

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 ...

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Senior Executive Administrative Assistant

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Washington, DC • On-site

$85K - $107K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a responsive, proactive Senior Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. . In this position the employee will assist in compiling and preparing and routing technical documents both inside the organization and to other agencies. The employee will also make all travel arrangements and will assist the company employees with any issues they may have. This contingent position, expected to start late summer or early fall 2024, will support the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Laboratory on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, and via telecommuting when approved.
This position is contingent upon contract award that is expected fall 2026 and client acceptance.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience OR 18+ years of experience in lieu of a degree of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies
  • DoD SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent verbal/written communications skills
  • Experience passing clearances within the DoD and IC environments
  • Good time management

Desired Qualifications:
  • 30+ years of relevant experience providing administrative assistance to government agencies

Compensation & Benefits: Pay Range: $85,000 - 107,000.00 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 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 Executive Administrative Assistant position.
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