Principal Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert

Job description

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert with a background supporting the Government in the execution of large technology programs. This position will support the Office of the Secretary of War Research & Engineering’s Prototyping & Experimentation Office. This work requires a candidate with a background in classified technical program or project management, acquisition, or analytical support of government Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and the DoW Acquisition environment. This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected begin in August 2026. Essential Functions: - Provide engineering and scientific expertise to rapidly develop and demonstrate mission base capabilities to fill persistent gaps within the National Defense Strategy - Contribute to technical assessments and program evaluations - Provide scientific and engineering technical assessments of proposed prototypes and experimentation - Provide a quantitative/qualitative analysis of technologies from the technological industry base, services, and Government laboratories - Validate...