Job Description:

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc., has an immediate need for a full-time ICBM Subject Matter Expert with a strong background in MM III requirements development and test analysis support.    The successful applicant will support AFGSC A5I directly.  Applicant must have a strong understanding of the current ICBM weapon system, the ICBM mission, ICBM operational procedures and processes and experience in the test processes and procedures and requirements development.  Previous assignments at AFGSC, 20AF, AFOTEC and Top Hand desired.  The ICBM experience must capture test, analysis, requirements development, validation or operational support to MMIII and or GBSD. This position requires strong technical background and engineering analytics skills.  The successful candidate will be able to provide significant support for MMIII and GBSD to translate weapon system and customer requirements into program documents.  This position also requires the ability to provide critical review for system development, test analysis and possibly anomaly investigations and technical support for AFGSC.    Applicant must be able to provide administrative support and development of position papers, white papers, briefings and development / validation of requirements documentation. 

Required Skills

• Possess advanced skills and experience in ICBM weapon system specialty.


• Possess advanced skills and experience in ICBM developmental Test and Evaluation requirements.


• Very strong working knowledge, experience and thorough understanding in MM III unique operations and be able to translate those into GBSD operations.


• Have a strong working knowledge and experience with coordination of test plans, sequence documents, performance reports for ground and flight tests and requirements and milestones for developmental testing and validation. 


• Ability to provide developmental test / validation analysis support in defining system capabilities, system scope requirements and identifying trade space / mitigation planning.   


• Have deep and broad range of experience in ICBM Modification Programs.


• Have a thorough understanding of the ICBM SD, MAJCOM, AFOTEC and their roles in DTE, OTE and test operations. 


• Ability to manage and prioritize numerous assignments.


• Organization and time management skills.


• Demonstrated excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a T/S security Clearance / able to be immediately upgraded   


• A minimum of 15 years of ICBM experience


• 5 Years headquarters (MAJCOM, NAF, SPO) staff experience (direct labor or direct interface) with 3 years within the last 5 for currency.


• Eligible for SAP, CNWDI, RD, FRD and NC2-ESI access.


• 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 Operational Requirements Development and Test Analysis Support for MMIII and GBSD position.

Experience

Required

• 5 - 15 years: Relevant work experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Security Clear Top Secret

Behaviors

Required

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause


• 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


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization


• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business


• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks


• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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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