The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to contingently hire an Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Senior Scientist for ARA’s effort supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)). This position will support the Critical Technology Area (CTA) offices within OASW(CT). This work requires a candidate with a very strong background in the scientific Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) ecosystem and significant experience relevant to AHI.

This position is contingent upon award of a contract in June 2026.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and execute technical assessments
• Evaluate programs
• Provide subjectmatter expertise (SME), developing solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation
• Coordinate with Service and interagency SMEs to cultivate productive partnerships that advance OASW(CT) priorities and objectives
• Conduct briefs and technical meetings for internal and external representatives
• Perform other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree OR PhD in relevant hard science/engineering (e.g., physics, materials science, biomedical engineering, biology, neuroscience, electrical engineering, computer science).
• Master’s Degree with 8-10 years of experience; PhD with 5 - 7 years of relevant scientific or technical experience in the RDT&E sector, including work performed in government, industry, or academia.
• Experience must demonstrate the ability to plan and execute complex technical assessments and scientific analysis.
• This position requires TS/SCI clearance eligibility with CI polygraph. Candidates must maintain this clearance for the duration of employment.

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD with 7 years of relevant scientific or technical experience in the RDT&E sector or MS with 12 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in DoW science and technology programs, emerging technology assessment, and crossagency technical coordination.
• Expertise includes biomedical science, biosurveillance, physiological or healthrelated sensing, biological threat analysis, or AI/ML applied to medical or biological data.
• Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of War and Critical Technology Areas (CTAs).

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 generates 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 Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) Senior Scientist position.