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Senior Program Manager 1

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$114K - $115K/yr

Program management will identify potential opportunities to include technology development that ... ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in ...

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Facility Security Supervisor

Nashua, NH · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Manage all aspects of the Collateral Security Program * Ensure completion of security ... ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in ...

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Program Control Analyst-Hybrid

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a qualified Program Control Analyst to join the project management team at ARA's Software Enterprise Division (SED) Raleigh, NC location. This is a ...

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Senior Program Control Analyst-Hybrid

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. is seeking a qualified Program Control Analyst to join the project management team at ARA's Software Enterprise Division (SED) Raleigh, NC location. This is a ...

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Senior Structural Test Engineering Lead

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$91K - $124K/yr

This senior leadership position combines technical expertise with program management, customer ... ARA offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense ...

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Senior Chemist 1

Moriarty, NM · On-site

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity ... Program management experience is required, which includes managing cost, schedule, and performance.

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ICBM Development Test Support Analyst

LA · On-site

Support A10I in developmental test planning and analysis to assist program management, and decision ... ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in ...

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Project Manager 2

Madison, AL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Responsible for managing DoW projects and assisting our Program Manager(s) and associated project ... Project Management Professional certification or equivalent Who is ARA? Applied Research Associates ...

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Staff Project Manager 2

Panama City, FL · On-site

Experience with DoD, FAA, or civil infrastructure programs. * Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. * Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience. About ARA: ARA is ...

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Senior Design Engineer 1

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

Excellent communication skills for interacting with engineers, program management, and government ... ARA' Benefits Package Includes: * 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution

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Weapons Systems Engineer

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

This role works closely with program managers and prime contractors to evaluate technical solutions ... ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in ...

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Senior Autonomy Engineer

Warrendale, PA · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

... program managers, and internal stakeholders • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and ... Join Neya / ARA? We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional ...

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Tier 2 Cloud Support

Raleigh, NC · On-site

At ARA, we strive to hire valuable colleagues with not only the right skills, but who also ... Manage user and system access for cloud and on-premise environments, including identity, group ...

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Staff Engineer / Scientist 1

Littleton, CO · On-site

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking excellent scientists and engineers and has ... Develop and validate approaches and prototypes to solve program-specific technical problems.

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Senior Laser Engineer 2

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Strong technical communication skills for internal leadership, program managers, and external ... Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA currently has over 2,200 employee-owners in offices ...

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DevSecOps Engineer

Warrendale, PA · On-site

This position supports two programs with mission applications focused on software modernization ... As part of ARA-an employee-owned international research and engineering organization-we benefit ...

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Instructional Systems Designer

Panama City, FL · On-site

ARA's Engineering Science Division (ESD) is seeking qualified instructional systems designer (ISD ... emergency management, cybersecurity, logistics, safety, or other technical training programs.

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    Senior Program Manager 1

    ARA

    Rapid City, SD • On-site

    $114K - $115K/yr

    Full-time

    Re-posted 13 days ago

    Job description

    Our diverse, energetic, and collaborative Concept Development Group offers an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic, employee-owned team for a Program Manager. You will be the procurement interface for multiple programs, while supporting the team in varying program management roles. You will be responsible for directing both technical and administrative efforts within the program. Working with a Technical Lead and Subcontract Manager, you will facilitate the completion of contract requirements for programs (existing and new). You will be the primary face for both internal and external customers requiring briefing, material preparation and review and deliverable completion. Collaborating with our technical teams in program management responsibilities and daily program monitoring.
    We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back, and apply now. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Each of our employees wear multiple hats at any point of the day, so go-getting attitudes and fast paced employees are encouraged. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish with ARA, we'd love to hear from you.
    Introduction
      • This position requires critical & strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, administrative tasks, agility, adaptability, and a sense of urgency in everything we do.
      • Program management will identify potential opportunities to include technology development that could have a positive impact on providing better value in performance, improved mission capability, and reduced cost and schedule

    What you'll do as a Program Manager
      • Support all procurement activities to ensure objectives are met in a timely manner to include supplier financial, quality, technical, programmatic, and schedule performance
      • Preparation and completion of proposals for new programs and work
      • Develop plans to promote cost reduction initiatives and process improvements (Technical and Quality) in support of flawless supplier execution for programs
      • Interprets program and/or statement of work requirements and contract; recommends and implements action with suppliers to ensure achievement of all requirements
      • Ability to work flexible hours if needed, for proposal preparation or special assignments which could possibly include extended hours, evening/night hours, weekends, and holidays (occasional/rare)
      • Maintains financial reports using actual cost information, forecasted spend per project schedules, and estimated final costs against approved contract funding
      • Briefs leadership about program status regularly
      • Risk management plans will address risk identification, analysis, mitigation planning, mitigation implementation, and tracking. Technical risks and issues will be reflected in the program's IMP and IMS.

    Requirements
      • Skilled at organizing and translating information into clear written documentation; articulating complex concepts, and processes in writing
      • Experience working in a collaborative environment; ability to work well under tight deadlines and effectively interact with a wide range of personnel
      • Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written language communication skills
      • Excellent English language, grammar, and spelling skills for writing, editing, and proofreading
      • Strong language of Microsoft product suite, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word and advanced Excel skills. Knowledge of SharePoint, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat
      • Experienced in contracts and program management

    Preferences
      • Bachelors' degree and a minimum 8 years' prior relevant experience in procurement and/or subcontract management, or minimum 6 years' prior relevant experience in procurement and/or program management
      • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
      • https://aaf.dau.edu/aaf/mca/
      • Knowledge or experience in running a Major Capability Acquisition beneficial. (Senior PM)

    Company & Division Information
      • https://www.ara.com/albuquerque/

    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 2,300 employee-owners and continues to grow. 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 spawns 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 contributions 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 apply at careers.ara.com.
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