Job Description

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire a Senior Program Analyst for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of Strategic Intelligence & Analysis (OSI&A) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This work requires a candidate with the ability to lead and facilitate operational and technical assessments, threat-informed analysis, net technical assessments, and technology forecasting in support of DoW priorities and objectives. The candidate will perform functions such as:


  • Support the collection and analysis of information to provide insights on the CTA Defense investment portfolio, workforce, infrastructure, and industry capabilities

  • Conduct intelligence-informed technical assessments and long-range analysis

  • Engage with technical and non-technical audiences, including within the DoW, industry, and academia

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    Job Details

    Location
    Alexandria, Virginia, United States
    Job Type
    Full Time
    Category
    Computer Occupations
    Posted Date
    February 25, 2026
    Deadline
    April 06, 2026