The Analytical Solutions Division (ASD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is looking for a candidate in Huntsville, Alabama and fill the role of Assistant Division Manager (ADM) within the fast-growing Rapid Prototype Group (RPG). This position is a formally recognized and respected role throughout the company with flexible requirements across divisions, based on Division Manager (DM) discretion.

The ADM works closely with the DM and the RPG Group Leader (GL) as part of the management team responsible for overseeing all operations. The ADM will report directly to the DM but is also expected to maintain a collaborative relationship with the RPG GL who will maintain responsibility for all contract execution that involves cost, schedule, and delivery.

As the RPG ADM, you will have the unique opportunity to provide leadership by modeling ARA’s core values of passion, freedom, service and growth and maintaining responsibility in the following key areas:

• Administrative Operations and Oversight

• Assist in activities such as the development of division vision and policy, and long-range planning, operational efficiency, and mentoring of administrative and operations staff within the scope identified above.

• • Responsible for administrative and operational functions of the group, such as IT, HR, security, safety, accounting, purchasing etc.

• Maintain a broad managerial awareness of the group’s operation, performance, and key activities.

• • Understand, execute, and enforce all ARA and division-specific policies and procedures, including time reporting, travel, and purchasing.
  • Develop positive working relationships with other ARA leaders to ensure cooperation and coordination on joint efforts.
• Proposals
  • Review proposals and cost estimates in line with ARA and the division’s policies and procedures as needed.
• Talent Management
  • Recruit individuals based on the current and future operational needs of the division.
  • Coach and develop operational and administrative staff and other direct reports.
  • Manage performance of direct reports in accordance with ARA’s performance management policy.
  • Effectively resolve employee disputes and concerns as needed.
• Financial Management
  • Responsible for understanding the division’s profit goals and assist DM with holding operations and administrative team accountable to those goals.
  • Review and monitor group’s budget including overhead and direct contract components; collaborate with Division Manager/Associate Division Manager/Group Leader as needed.
• Safety
  • Know, understand and enforce ARA’s Health and Safety policies.
  • Provide a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Specific Management duties as assigned by the DM.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in related area or equivalent experience
• 12 - 15 years related experience as a PM or similar that shows experience in the related essential functions
• Motivated to ensure the efficiency of operational and administrative teams within the division
• Actively strives to develop relationships of trust internally and externally
• Positive presence in front of team members and customers
• Strong interpersonal skills; leads by example
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong work ethic: willing to do what it takes and make sacrifices as needed
• Persistent; doesn’t give up easily
• Must be a US Citizen
• Comfortable with challenge and opportunity
• Demonstrated leadership experience (project and/or prior management experience)
• Interested in self-development and continuous learning in general business operations
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Prior success as a Leader within other organizations
• Active / current security clearance

Important Note: Assistant Division Managers may also be technical professionals, Group Leaders, or Senior Group Leaders; this job description does not address those responsibilities and focuses solely on the functions associated within this title.

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 1700 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 spawns 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 Assistant Division Manager position.

Experience

• 12 - 15 years: Relevant work experience

Education

• Bachelors or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)