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Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA)

DOD Strategic Systems Support - Job Training Program

Job Training All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
1 location in Colorado
Job locations
Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Wyoming
Career field
Military Specific
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

The ARA Strategic Systems program provides multiple training areas for transitioning service members and veterans to work along side skilled SMEs in their perspective areas of expertise. Training is tailored to the individuals background and understanding in those specific areas. The skills are translated through an OJT course set up and individualized to coordinate and best meet the transitioning members needs with the customers needs. Many times these positions are identified as a shortage or as surge positions that have continuing and enduring support needed. There is a required security clearance needed to be considered for these positions.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Our training provides the background and experience needed to be competitive for positions in the areas of; program analytical, system analysis, program management, program control, data management, program logistics, coordination and ranking of competing priorities, integration skills and development of program documents. All specific skills will be aligned and focused on the position shortage or opening at the time of transition.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Active Security Clearance and understanding of related system or subsystem being trained

ARA is a very military friendly employer. We are an employee owned company and as such each employee becomes and "employee owner" of the company. Our goal is to provide opportunity for transitioning veterans a head start to a second or new career that many times provides long term employment opportunities. The length of the training is adjusted to meet the trainees and customers schedule.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ