Research and Development Supervisor jobs in West Virginia

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Joint All Domain Critical Mission Exercise and Range Supervisor. This person will crea and implement the strategic direction and structure of West Virginia field operations. They will direct employees and third-party vendors engaged in technical field operations, including the implementation of new/improved product initiatives. The right candidate will perform and manage implementations at ARA and customer locations in close coordination with operations/deployment teams. He/She will provide leadership, business development, vision and direction for customer initiatives that support the company's business objectives and requirements. This person will determine the most effective and efficient methods for the delivery of customer service and satisfaction. The right candidate will conduct studies to determine requirements for new and/or modified field operation tactics to improve field operations' impact. This person will also responds= to RFP/RFI/RFQs and participates in the bids and proposals process.

Essential Functions

Leads the Field Service and Engineering Office, Charleston, WV. In charge of operational support, field engineering, services, range management, senior leader liaison, business development. Leads the Critical Mission Rehearsal (CMR) and Exercise Program for the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG). Manages portfolio for scheduling all exercises, range control, test and evaluation, test article usage, mission rehearsal scenario development and execution through the WVNG with United States Special Operations Command. Provides direct support to subunits such as MARSOC, AFSOC, ARSOC, 160th AVN, NSW, Other Government Agencies (OGA), other specially designated units. Provides expert advice, analyses, and assistance in carrying out designated exercise, testing, training responsibilities. Coordinates with Senior State and Federal officials, contractors, sub-contractors, senior SOF personnel, units, and facility managers for the coordination and use of target areas during the conduct of mission rehearsals and Full Mission Profiles (FMP).

Required Qualifications

• Must have a current and active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• 15 years of experience in personal security, terrain analysis, facility analysis, range operations, Test and Evaluation in support of Special Operations Forces.
• 5 years of experience directly supporting the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG), Ridge Runner, Ridge Healer, and FMP exercises for Special Operations in West Virginia.
• Expert understanding of local geology, terrain characteristics, mining, sub-terranean access in West Virginia in support of Critical Mission Exercises.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts in an accredited university, and/or 20 years expertise and experience supporting Special Operations Forces, Irregular Warfare, Training, Testing, Exercises Support, Contract Execution.

COMPANY 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 2000 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 fosters 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 Joint All Domain Critical Mission Exercise and Range Supervisor position.

Experience

• 15 - 20 years: Relevant work experience

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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)