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