Senior Operations and Business Manager / Analyst - Military Veterans

The Mission Concepts & Capabilitis (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a motivated, energetic Senior Operations and Business Manager / Analyst to support the Navy in the development and application of cutting-edge high-performance computing (HPC) software and network architectures. 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, travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved.   In this position, the successful candidate will work with senior US Government and Allied personnel assess and identify logistics requirements and coordinate and facilitate equipment transfers and shipment to provide on time delivery for critical missions.

Required Qualifications:

• BS with 10-12 years of relevant experience OR 18+ years of relative experience in lieu of a degree


• DoD TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility


• Demonstrated experience transitioning R&D systems to operational use


• Demonstrated experience with change requests


• Experience with DoD tactical operational testing environments


• Experience in developing information assurance documents

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in scientific, technical, business management, or other related discipline.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract (one base year + four option years) expected in late summer or early fall 2024 supporting the Naval Research Laboratory. The work location is on-site in the National Capital Region, from ARA facilities, from travel locations, and via telecommuting when approved.