Job Description:

Description

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an immediate need for a full-time Program Analyst with a background in configuration management and an understanding of the Nuclear / Airframe community. The successful applicant will support AFNWC. Applicant must have a understanding of the nuclear gravity weapon system, the test mission, operational procedures and processes, configuration management and experience in the processes, procedures and requirements development. Previous assignments at AFNWC / ICBM SD and involved in the nuclear community / requirements development and validation, aircraft maintenance / sustainment a plus. This position requires strong technical background and engineering analytics skills to identify configuration management issues and risk issues. The successful candidate will be able to provide significant analysis support and administrative / management support day to day. This position also requires the ability to provide critical analysis review for system development, test analysis and possibly anomaly investigations and technical support for AFNWC. Applicant must be able to provide administrative support and development of position papers, white papers, briefings and development / validation of requirements documentation.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Candidates will be required to have the following general experience and knowledge:

- Possess advanced skills and experience in analysis

- Very strong working knowledge, experience and thorough understanding in Gravity system unique operations and/or airframe integration

- Provide direct technical expertise support by assessing and evaluating integration efforts by various aircraft platforms to identify and assess potential impacts

- Review and provide input for compliance with interface requirements and nuclear certification criteria for the B61-12 program

- Ability to provide analysis support in defining system capabilities, requirements definition and identifying trade space / mitigation planning

- Have deep and broad range of experience in Modification Programs

- Have a thorough understanding of the AFNWC, ICBM SD, MAJCOM and their roles in Logistics, Maintenance, and Sustainment operations.

- Understand the anomaly process and have analysis abilities to participate

- Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments

- Organization and time management skills

- Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must meet the following requirements and have the following skill level for the respective position:

- Possess a Secret security Clearance

- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in science or engineering or commensurate experience to offset 4 year degree

- 5 years DoD acquisition program experience, modification program

- Additional experience in the Joint DoD/DoE 6.X processes desired

- Experience with gravity, cruise, ICBM nuclear weapons systems desired

- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

- Must be available and willing to work flexible hours and occasional overtime

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 1200 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 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 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 Program Analyst position.Qualifications

Behaviors
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
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
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education
Bachelor of Engineering (required)

Experience
5 - 10 years: Relevant experience (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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