Jobs at Applied Research Solutions

Leads acquisition program management for the Air Force’s AI-driven classification management modernization program. Responsibilities include applying DoD 5000 expertise, acquisition management, budget and finance principles, PPBE, modernization planning, and DevSecOps practices. The role evaluates and drafts acquisition documents, provides enterprise-level recommendations, resolves program issues, and supports integrated system-of-systems outcomes. Requires extensive acquisition program management experience, an active Top Secret clearance with SAP access, U.S. citizenship, and a master’s degree.

Supports Air Force and DoD systems acquisition programs by analyzing cost, schedule, and performance; preparing acquisition reports, briefings, plans, and schedules; assessing program baselines; supporting program reviews; and recommending solutions to acquisition issues.

Develop and evaluate software engineering solutions supporting the Air Force ACME program, an AI-driven classification management platform. Responsibilities include software design, testing, system validation, technical documentation, program reviews, engineering support, risk management, trade-space analysis, roadmap development, and technical training across acquisition, integration, sustainment, deployment, and operations.

Develops, maintains, and analyzes integrated schedules for complex Department of Defense and Air Force programs. Coordinates milestones, dependencies, resources, deliverables, critical paths, risks, and schedule updates with government, technical, and program stakeholders. Provides schedule reporting, forecasts, what-if analyses, recovery plans, and EVM support while ensuring alignment with program objectives, contract requirements, and acquisition processes.

Senior Systems Engineer supporting Air Force air defense sensor programs across the full systems lifecycle. Responsibilities include requirements and architecture analysis, technical baseline and configuration management, system validation, trade studies, risk management, technical reviews, acquisition support, integration, deployment, sustainment, and systems engineering documentation. The role requires extensive DoD acquisition experience, MBSE, modeling and simulation, verification and validation, and familiarity with network, embedded, cloud, and virtualization architectures.

Leads acquisition program management for the DoD Link 22 program at Hanscom AFB. Responsibilities include analyzing program effectiveness, managing cost and schedule baselines, assessing weapons-system acquisition, developing regulatory reports, supporting program reviews, coordinating senior-level presentations, managing risks and cross-functional schedules, and meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Senior Logistics Manager leading integrated logistics support and sustainment strategy for the DoD Link 22 program at Hanscom AFB. Responsibilities include maintenance and training strategies, procurement, supply chain visibility, packaging, transportation, logistics planning, metrics analysis, acquisition lifecycle support, LCSP development, LHAs, technical reviews, and coordination with government and contractor teams. The role requires an active Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, extensive DoD acquisition experience, and domestic and international travel.

Support mission-critical network services through planning, analysis, design, testing, configuration, installation, integration, maintenance, and management of voice, data, and video network systems. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, maintaining architecture and infrastructure, monitoring capacity and performance, resolving network issues, developing backup and recovery procedures, upgrading network operating systems, and applying cybersecurity policies. Requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, extensive technical experience, and substantial DoD background.

Provides acquisition and program management support for Air Force programs across the full acquisition lifecycle. Responsibilities include cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, reporting, RFP development, source selection support, program integration, lifecycle logistics, and compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies.

Leads Air Force acquisition programs involving Zero Trust network and equipment upgrades. Develops acquisition strategies, program documentation, briefings, schedules, and courses of action; monitors cost, schedule, risk, security metrics, and testing objectives. Coordinates stakeholders across Air Force organizations, program offices, and industry; supports program management, senior-level, and schedule reviews. Advises leadership, identifies risks and schedule gaps, and oversees junior and mid-level personnel.

Supports cybersecurity and systems security engineering for mission-critical NC3 and weapon systems. Responsibilities include RMF authorization and accreditation, security requirements, architecture reviews, threat assessment, risk mitigation, cybersecurity strategy, vulnerability scanning, DevSecOps security reviews, contingency planning, and compliance with DoD and Air Force requirements. The role requires collaboration with government, contractor, vendor, and program management teams.

Lead configuration control for software, engineering documents, and technical data in a DoD environment. Manage configuration baselines, records, change control, status accounting, audits, and Configuration Control Boards. Analyze proposed changes, ensure CDRL and compliance conformance, prepare reports and correspondence, and maintain acquisition documentation. The role requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and at least five years of configuration management or related CDRL experience.

Performs Information System Security Engineer, Manager, and Officer duties for Air Force systems at Hanscom AFB. Responsibilities include supporting RMF authorization and accreditation, conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, evaluating security controls, participating in secure systems design, developing contingency procedures, investigating security events, preserving cybercrime evidence, and enforcing DoD and Air Force cybersecurity policies.

Provides senior administrative and operational support to Department of Defense leadership and acquisition program teams. Responsibilities include managing calendars, meetings, taskings, suspense dates, correspondence, records, travel coordination, workflow tracking, virtual collaboration, and executive reporting. The role supports process improvement, organizational communications, and office efficiency while maintaining compliance with DoD policies. This is an on-site position at Hanscom AFB requiring U.S. citizenship, a current Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility, and substantial DoD-related experience.

Leads cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework activities for Air Force defense systems, including security documentation, ATOs, continuous monitoring, eMASS administration, vulnerability management, STIG implementation, architecture reviews, and risk mitigation. Supports classified information security, acquisition program security, cross-domain solutions, compliance assessments, policy development, and leadership advisement. Delivers cybersecurity training and collaborates with government and commercial stakeholders. Requires extensive DoD experience, a bachelor’s degree, CISSP certification, US citizenship, and Top Secret clearance.

Manages classified and collateral security activities supporting Air Force programs at Hanscom AFB. Responsibilities include personnel security processing, clearance tracking, visitor access, classification reviews, OPSEC planning, classified material handling and destruction, inspection preparation, security briefings, secure-space support, and anti-terrorism measures. The role advises program and security personnel on DoD and Air Force security requirements and supports SCI, SAP, CUI, and acquisition security processes.

Provides senior administrative support in a Department of Defense setting, including records management, workflow tasker coordination, document review, leadership briefing preparation, meeting minutes, action-item follow-up, and travel planning. The role collaborates with administrative personnel, recommends task assignments, supports program and front-office operations, and identifies process efficiencies or automation opportunities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with a current Secret clearance and at least five years of DoD administrative experience.

Provides acquisition and program management support to Air Force and Department of Defense programs throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Responsibilities include managing cost, schedule, performance, risk, documentation, reporting, source selection support, contractor deliverables, funding documentation, program integration, and senior leadership briefings. The role supports Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams at Hanscom AFB while ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition policies and processes.

Manage and coordinate Integrated Master Schedule activities across PMO functional disciplines. Develop schedule products including Gantt charts and network diagrams, support acquisition planning and requirements development, assess schedule feasibility, communicate objectives and status to stakeholders, and implement corrective actions. The role supports Air Force C3I and infrastructure programs and requires full-time onsite work at Hanscom AFB.

Manage program Configuration Management and CDRL data for DoD programs: maintain baselines, control changes, support CCBs/TRBs, prepare FCA/PCA audits, track contractor deliveries, and ensure contractual compliance.