Applied Research Associates, Inc. Jobs

Description

The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Capabilities Analyst on-site in Huntsville, AL. The Capabilities Analyst will assist the Capabilities Manager oversee multiple functional teams, or capabilities. The Capabilities Analyst is responsible for maintaining schedules and assisting in the development and implementation of policies, processes, and solutions to enhance the capabilities of RPG to meet project objectives. Gathers data, correlates information between teams, reports information to Capabilities Manager.

What you’ll do as a Capabilities Analyst:

• Provide support within various administrative and operational responsibilities as required to include:

• Organizing documents and data to improve information flow

• Writing drafts of reports/presentations

• Scheduling meetings and information sessions

• Researching items to be purchased (software, equipment, etc.)

• Maintain integrated master schedule by integrating inputs from project managers & functional supervisors to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet schedules

• Gather information from PMs and functional supervisors such as resource needs, project progress, and timeline information as required

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining systems for:

• Work management

• Knowledge management

• Quality processes

• Administrative and/or functional team processes to improve workflow, organization, and standardization

• Assist functional supervisors in tracking material orders by communicating with project managers, procurement, and vendors

• Serves as delegate to Capabilities Manager as needed

Must Haves as a Capabilities Analyst:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND 0-2 years relevant work experience; OR a H.S. diploma (or equivalent) and 6-8 years’ relevant experience

• Must be a US Citizen

• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a SECRET clearance from the US Department of Defense

• 2+ technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes/ scheduling and planning / ability to evaluate and implement process improvement

• 2+ Experience in writing technical processes, procedures, documentation templates/forms

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and able to change priorities quickly and work effectively under deadlines

• Proficient skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Highly organized

• Excellent time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

• Interpersonal skills

Capabilities Analyst Wish List/Preferred:

• Active / current SECRET Clearance from the US Department of Defense

• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and achieve results without close supervision

• Innovative and creative thinker with a ‘can do’ attitude and a friendly, outgoing personality

• Experience with organizing processes using software and tools

ARA C ompany Information

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2208 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns’ greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com .

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Capabilities Analyst position.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Preferred

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Comp TIA Project+ Six Sigma Green Belt

Experience

Preferred

• 2 years: Relevant comparable technical understanding of prototyping and manufacturing processes/ scheduling and planning / ability to evaluate and implement process

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)