Staff Officer for Cyber Effects Modeling & Simulation Integrated Product Team

At Applied Research Associates (ARA), our goal is to improve our nation's safety, security, and way of life.

We deliver cutting-edge capabilities in the areas of cyber effects modeling, situational awareness, and electronic warfare modeling.

Our team is looking for a well-connected multitasker to assist government leaders in defining, coordinating, and tracking staff actions supporting joint non-kinetic effects modeling and simulation (M&S) tool development.

This role's primary objective is to directly aid government leaders in the promotion of software development efforts.

Your direct support to our government client will help program meet Service- and joint-level needs for assessing the effectiveness of offensive/defensive cyber operations. 

In this role you will be a key member of a team that is developing and integrating technologies to support real-world operations for the US military.

You will work with a team of scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts to develop cutting-edge tools for non-kinetic operations.

You will create professional products for Service or Joint staff audiences through collaboration with teammates. 

The successful applicant will have experience with offensive and defensive non-kinetic operations, including cyber, electronic warfare (EW), and influence operations.

You will be expected to:


* Use your industry knowledge to engage in outreach activities that will help advance the IPT’s objectives


* Work closely with collaborative teams at multiple levels (government, industry, internal/external, Services, and Joint organizations); excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential to success


* Leverage your non-kinetic operations background to document and record requirements and work with technical staff to translate those requirements into actionable software development tasks


* Create quality products (e.g., briefings, bullet background papers) supporting the advancement of non-kinetic M&S tool development


* Coordinate and support meetings, conferences, and working groups, both in-person and virtually


* Assist in tracking and communicating the status of tool development

Staff Officer for Cyber Effects M&S IPT Required Experience & Skills:


* US Citizenship required


* Must currently hold an active TS/SCI security clearance


* Bachelor’s degree or higher along with 8-10 years of relevant experience OR 13-15 years of experience in lieu of a degree


* Strong communication, organizational, and staffing skills


* Experience on a Service- or Joint-level staff team within the past 5 years


* Technical background in Information Technology with an emphasis on non-kinetic operations (offensive and/or defensive) desired


* Adept with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project

Staff Officer for Cyber Effects M&S IPT Preferred Experience & Skills:


* MS degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience


* Previous experience supporti...