The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire an Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Staff Program Analyst for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT). This work requires a candidate with a background in technical program or project management, acquisition, or analytical support of government Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT& E) and the DoW Acquisition environment relevant to AHI. This includes biomedical or biosurveillance mission areas, health‑related or biological threat‑focused programs, and other related science and technology portfolios.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract in June 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Contribute to technical assessments and program evaluations
• Contribute to task execution and adherence to workflow deadlines and timeliness
• Compose high-quality materials and products
• Perform and deliver work with limited direction
• Apply foundational knowledge and subject‑matter expertise (SME) in AHI to work on complex problems
• Coordinate with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate productive partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant hard science/engineering (e.g., physics, materials science, biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, electrical engineering, computer science).
• 5+ years of relevant Technical Program or Project Management experience, or experience in acquisition, procurement, finance or business operations applicable to execution of Government programs.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to support AHI program assessment and evaluation.
• This position requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility with CI polygraph. Candidates must maintain this clearance for the duration of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in AHI or AHI related field, as a Technical Program or Project Manager or as a Government program analyst.
• Experience in OASW(C& T) programs and emerging technology.
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs).

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 Anomalous Health Incidents Program Analyst position.

Experience

• 5 - 8 years: Experience in Technical Program or Project Management

Education

• Bachelors or better in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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