STEM Development Office Senior Program Analyst

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking a STEM Development Office Support Senior Program Analyst to support the development, management, evaluation, and analysis of Department of War (DoW) Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education, outreach, and workforce initiatives.

The analyst will assess program effectiveness, support strategic planning and policy development, and provide recommendations to strengthen Department‑wide STEM efforts.

This hybrid Mark Center role requires a bachelor’s degree, ten years of relevant experience, and a Secret clearance.

What You’ll Do:


* Support the development, management, evaluation, monitoring, and analysis of DoW STEM education, outreach, and workforce development activities.


* Analyze STEM policies, statutes, DoW Instructions, and strategic guidance and provide recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.


* Conduct periodic STEM trends analysis and literature research.


* Conduct program and budget analysis to assess performance, alignment, and resource needs for STEM initiatives.


* Support development and coordination of the DoD STEM Strategic Plan, Implementation Plan, and alignment with Federal STEM strategies and national defense priorities.


* Engage internal and external stakeholders to strengthen Department‑wide STEM efforts.


* Support development of program documentation, briefs, reports, strategic communications materials, and other products required for leadership and congressional obligations.


* Maintain data repositories, track common metrics, and compose annual program reports.


* Assist with coordination, planning, and execution of STEM activities and working groups; prepare monthly activity reports.

Required Qualifications:


* Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.


* 8+ years recent and relevant experience.


* Secret security clearance.


* Demonstrated program management experience, including leading or supporting STEM education, outreach, or workforce development programs, or other S&T program management activities.


* Knowledge of STEM education and workforce development programs from local and national perspectives, including development, execution, and evaluation.


* Demonstrated experience in program and budget analysis.


* Experience in strategic communications, including development of written materials, presentations, and engagement products.


* Ability to evaluate STEM policies, statutes, strategic guidance, and DoD Instructions and provide recommendations for improvement.

Desired Qualifications:


* A degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.


* TS clearance with SCI eligibility.


* Minimum of 10 years recent and relevant experience.



* Experience synchronizing Science & Technology (S&T) efforts across the DoW, the Joint Staff, and the Services.


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