Weaponeering Instructor

Applied Research Associates, Inc.

(ARA) has an opportunity for an experienced Weaponeering/Targeting Instructor, located at ARA’s Emerald Coast Division in Niceville, Florida, beginning in October 2025.

This position supports CONUS and OCONUS training of Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEM) software products.

This position is an integral part of the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness (JTCG/ME) support for fielded weaponeering products.

Applicant must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance.

ARA is a 100% employee-owned company that offers excellent benefit packages that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement and more.

This position requires a minimum of five years of experience with JTCG/ME weaponeering products.  Experience as a trainer (Goodfellow AFB, Joint Targeting School, Precision Fires Course, Combatant Command Qualification Course, weapons school, weapon/aircraft program offices) and/or equivalent experience in an applicable career field (e.g., Weaponeering, Targeting, Fires) is preferred.

Unit level training positions also qualify.  Bachelor’s Degree or higher is desired but may be substituted with operational experience.

Applicant must be willing to travel away from home on business, up to, but not limited to, ten working days a month.

Travel includes both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

 

ARA’ Benefits Package Includes:   


* 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contribution  


* Employee Stock Ownership Plan  


* Various insurance options including Flexible Spending Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA)  


* Paid leave and holidays.  

Weaponeering/Targeting Instructor Qualifications:


* A minimum of 5 years of related experience to JMEM air-to-surface and/or surface-to-surface weaponeering software, and/or five years of experience related to JTCG/ME target coordination mensuration and collateral damage effects estimation.


*  Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance; selected applicant will undergo a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements at the time of employment.

 

Weaponeering/Targeting Instructor Required Skills: 


* Considerable knowledge and understanding of fielded weaponeering products for both air-to-surface and/or surface-to-surface engagements.


* Experience using JTCG/ME products for Intermediate and Advanced Target Development (ITD & ATD) purposes.


* Comfortable presenting technical information to large audiences consisting of a broad base of knowledge and expertise.


* The ability to tailor information to the appropriate level of understanding.


* The ability to analyze operational weaponeering methodologies and understand the rigorous methods of scientific and mathematical inputs.


* Capable of preparing written reports/briefings indicating solutions or range of possible alternatives in ran...