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SPSS Operations Manager – Applied Research Associates, Inc.
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking to hire a motivated, energetic, and experienced
SPSS Operations Manager
to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) under the Specialized Program Support Services (SPSS) contract. This on‑site position is in the National Capital Region.
This role will support the Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)) Front Office, focusing on accelerating the development and integration of new technologies to maintain U.S. technological superiority. The successful candidate will help oversee and manage the daily operations focusing on improving overall performance and achieving strategic goals.
This position is contingent upon winning the SPSS contract, customer acceptance of the candidate’s resume, and security clearance verification. We expect contract award in late 2025 or early 2026.
Essential Functions
Analyze existing operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Develop and implement quality assurance programs, monitor product or service quality, and ensure adherence to established standards.
Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance team effectiveness and engagement.
Contribute to the development and execution of long‑term operational strategies aligned with broader OUSW(R&E) goals.
Identify potential operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.
Implement workflow management that enables key actions and tasks to be effectively and efficiently routed and completed across the enterprise.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university in a management or technical discipline.
Three (3) years of operations manager experience.
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Ability to execute effectively in a DoW staff environment, and communicate across audiences and senior levels of Government.
Preferred Qualifications
Four or more (4+) years of relevant Program or Project Management experience.
Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline from an accredited college or university.
Strong technical foundation with the ability to grasp diverse DoW technologies and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Experience working with task management software systems such as CATMS or the Task Management Tool (TMT).
Recent OASW(CT) experience as Government employee or contractor.
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. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, the company currently employs over 2,000 professionals and offers expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
Employees are eligible for contributions that add to the company’s success and to their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company’s culture emphasizes innovation, experimentation, and proactive role‑ownership.
For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit
www.ara.com .
Please apply at
www.careers.ara.com
for the
SPSS Operations Manager
position.
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SPSS Operations Manager
to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) under the Specialized Program Support Services (SPSS) contract. This on‑site position is in the National Capital Region.
This role will support the Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)) Front Office, focusing on accelerating the development and integration of new technologies to maintain U.S. technological superiority. The successful candidate will help oversee and manage the daily operations focusing on improving overall performance and achieving strategic goals.
This position is contingent upon winning the SPSS contract, customer acceptance of the candidate’s resume, and security clearance verification. We expect contract award in late 2025 or early 2026.
Essential Functions
Analyze existing operational workflows, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Develop and implement quality assurance programs, monitor product or service quality, and ensure adherence to established standards.
Provide guidance, training, and performance feedback to enhance team effectiveness and engagement.
Contribute to the development and execution of long‑term operational strategies aligned with broader OUSW(R&E) goals.
Identify potential operational risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure business continuity.
Implement workflow management that enables key actions and tasks to be effectively and efficiently routed and completed across the enterprise.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university in a management or technical discipline.
Three (3) years of operations manager experience.
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Ability to execute effectively in a DoW staff environment, and communicate across audiences and senior levels of Government.
Preferred Qualifications
Four or more (4+) years of relevant Program or Project Management experience.
Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline from an accredited college or university.
Strong technical foundation with the ability to grasp diverse DoW technologies and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Experience working with task management software systems such as CATMS or the Task Management Tool (TMT).
Recent OASW(CT) experience as Government employee or contractor.
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. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, the company currently employs over 2,000 professionals and offers expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
Employees are eligible for contributions that add to the company’s success and to their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The company’s culture emphasizes innovation, experimentation, and proactive role‑ownership.
For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit
www.ara.com .
Please apply at
www.careers.ara.com
for the
SPSS Operations Manager
position.
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