ARA · 2 days ago
Technical Advisor
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to hire a Technical Advisor to support the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies. The role involves providing technical assessments, engineering advice, and developing technical materials to support the advancement of critical technology areas.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical assessments of programs
Provide engineering advice to support development and transition of emerging technologies
Review white papers and research papers
Prepare presentations and reports for senior leaders, Congress, industry, and academia
Develop technical material including program guidance, architecture, policy and training
Collaborate with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives
Qualification
Required
BS degree in scientific or technical discipline from an accredited institution and 15 years of experience or MS degree in a relevant discipline and 10 years of experience
Current DoW TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
Experience with one or more of the following: artificial intelligence (AI), directed energy, communication and sensing technologies, precision navigation, electronic warfare, hypersonics, biomanufacturing, and/or contested logistics
Experience developing and transitioning technology
Experience completing reviews of white papers and preparation of research papers
Experience preparing presentations for, and presenting reports to senior leaders
Experience in interfacing, communicating, and collaborating with government personnel at all levels
Preferred
20+ years of relevant experience
Master's degree from an accredited institution
Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs)
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
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