Emerging Threat / Digital Surety Project Analyst

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Emerging Threat / Digital Surety Project Analyst working onsite at a location in the Arlington or Falls Church, VA area. The potential candidate will provide support to the office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Nuclear Deterrence and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs in synchronizing requirements to respond to emerging threats and cybersecurity challenges. This requires someone who has a strong background and proven history in supporting senior-level officials and advising on emerging threats and cybersecurity strategy, policy, and implementation of programs in a cross-functional, interagency setting.

Essential Functions:

• Develop strategic plans, data sets, presentations, white papers, and reports to support client requirements


• Translate complex technical and intelligence insights into actionable recommendations for senior defense decision-makers


• Understanding of information technology threats, and cybersecurity practices


• Support meeting preparation and execution, including developing read-aheads and recording minutes


• Participate in efforts to assess and manage risks to missions, critical infrastructure, and military services


• Engage with technical and non-technical audiences throughout the DoW and across the US Government


• Develop additional technical material, such as industry and program guidance, required to develop and transition emerging technologies and cybersecurity solutions

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 3+ years of relevant experience


• Without a degree: 10 years of relevant experience in nuclear surety, force protection, cybersecurity, and/or technology development


• Knowledgeable of DoW roles, missions, and organizational structure


• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications


• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments


• Familiar with DoW acquisition processes


• Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel


• Excellent research skills


• Applicant must hold an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility to perform work for this position

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in a recognized engineering, scientific, technical, management or related discipline that is relevant to the contract.


• At least 5 years of US Government-related experience with at least three years of recent (within the last five years) experience with addressing high-tech and digital threats, acquisition and program support


• At least 3 years of DoW experience in nuclear surety, force protection, cybersecurity, and/or technology development

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 Administrative Assistant position.