Job Description
This role manages daily operations for Department of War mission capabilities, improving performance in technology integration. Managers implement workflows and assure quality, helping synchronize science and technology efforts. The position aids OUSW(R&E) by focusing on strategic goals and risk mitigation.
Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) operates as an employee-owned research company with over 2000 professionals across US and Canada. The company specializes in defense technologies, simulations, environmental technologies, and testing. Founded in 1979, it includes affiliates in 45 countries.
Managers analyze workflows, recommend improvements, develop quality programs, monitor quality, and provide training. They contribute to strategies, establish KPIs, identify risks, ensure continuity, and implement workflow management. Location is onsite in National Capital Region. Contingent on contract award in late 2025.
This contingent position requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. No specific compensation in source. Benefits include employee stock ownership, innovation, and experimentation culture. Requires Bachelor’s degree and 3 years operations manager experience, preferred 4+ years project management.
Responsibilities
- Analyze operational workflows, identify improvements, recommend strategies
- Develop quality assurance programs, monitor service quality
- Provide guidance, training, performance feedback
- Contribute to long-term strategies
- Establish KPIs, analyze data, generate reports
- Identify risks, develop mitigation, ensure continuity
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations
- Implement workflow management routing and completing key actions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
- 3 years operations manager experience
- Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
- Ability to execute in DoD staff environment, communicate at senior levels