Principal Project Manager

The Missions, Concepts, and Capabilities (MCC) Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead a large multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists researching laser effects on human performance and laser eye protection solutions in a laboratory setting.

Requirements

• Provide programmatic leadership for a broad portfolio of laser and optical bioeffects research projects addressing tissue damage, human effects, and vision hazards.
• Plan, prioritize, and balance research activities across multiple simultaneous efforts to meet organizational and DoD mission objectives.
• Develop, execute, and manage multi-year research budgets, including allocation of funding across projects, tracking expenditures, and forecasting resource requirements.
• Coordinate and integrate the work of researchers, engineers, scientists, and support staff across government, contractor, subcontractor, academic, and industry teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DoD laboratory stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership, maintaining close and continuous communication.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into executable research plans, milestones, and deliverables.
• Monitor technical progress, risk, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions as required.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Air Force, and laboratory policies related to human subjects research, animal research, safety, security, and ethical standards.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, program reviews, budget submissions, and executive-level briefings.
• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and workforce development within the research organization.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance