Jobs at Applied Research Solutions

Lead Test & Evaluation (T&E) for the Maven Smart System: develop T&E strategies, plan and execute tests, validate software against operational outcomes, assess test automation and environments, apply Design of Experiments, coordinate integrated testing, ensure DoD/USAF compliance, and provide leadership to accelerate delivery of AI/ML and cloud-based warfighter capabilities.

Lead Test & Evaluation for the Maven Smart System: develop T&E strategy, oversee integrated testing, validate AI/ML and cloud-enabled software against operational outcomes, assess test automation and environments, apply Design of Experiments, deconflict release schedules, and coordinate with stakeholders to accelerate capability delivery.

Provide Test & Evaluation leadership for the AWACS RAMP FMS program: plan and execute DT&E/OT&E, develop test plans/procedures, coordinate stakeholders, manage schedules, analyze test results, verify requirements, support system integration and interoperability, document findings, assess risks, and brief program leadership.

Manage configuration of software, hardware, engineering documents, and design drawings; maintain CM records; convene/manage CCBs/TRBs; review/analyze proposed changes; ensure contractor conformance to CDRLs; archive acquisition documentation and process government correspondence per DoD regulations.

Lead design, integration, testing, and deployment of tactical data link and communications capabilities (Link 22/Link 16). Develop software requirements, MBSE artifacts, and interoperability/interface definitions. Support developmental and operational test/evaluation, acquisition documentation, and advise program leadership on performance, schedule, and cost. Interface with DoD, USAF, Army, and joint stakeholders.

Lead systems engineering for DoD aircraft programs: evaluate program portfolios, design and execute system-level tests, prepare technical documentation and presentations, validate systems, support acquisition/integration/sustainment, perform trade-space analysis and risk management, and provide technical training and support.

Lead and assess DoD acquisition programs, analyze cost/schedule/performance, prepare statutory acquisition reports, coordinate program reviews and high-level presentations, manage cross-functional schedules, risks, and team tools, and recommend actions to meet program objectives.

Senior analyst supporting AFLCMC/ES acquisition and portfolio integration. Duties include acquisition documentation review, program monitoring, milestone review preparation, strategic planning, research and reporting, and executive-level communications to support PEO leadership and decision-making.

Lead and oversee DoD systems acquisition programs: plan, analyze, and assess development/production/deployment; monitor cost, schedule, and performance; prepare statutory acquisition reports and briefings; coordinate program reviews, risk management, schedules, and senior-level presentations; serve as action officer for high-level requests and meeting preparation.

Lead design and implementation of mission planning data architectures, schemas, and integrations for DoD/IC customers. Ensure interoperability, data governance, and security across cloud and classified environments. Advise on modernization, microservices, containerization, ETL/ELT pipelines, streaming architectures, and data quality. Coordinate with government and intelligence partners to support mission planning capabilities.

Lead DoD program financial management: prepare budgets, forecasting, variance and EVM analyses; support FIAR and POM activities; maintain audit trails; produce funding documentation and briefings for reviews; use CCaRS/CRIS/WAWF/FM Suite for reporting and ad hoc financial support.

The Program Manager will oversee systems acquisition, guide program management practices, analyze program effectiveness, and communicate with stakeholders. They will develop reports and presentations for senior management to assess program status and risks.

The Senior DevOps Engineer will manage cloud-hosted applications, implement automation, and improve integration workflows across platforms while ensuring performance and security compliance.

Senior program manager to oversee DoD systems acquisition and program management per DoDI 5000.02 and AF guidance. Responsibilities include acquisition analysis, schedule/cost/performance assessment, producing statutory reports (DAES, MAR), supporting program reviews and IMP/IMS, preparing briefings, and managing funding/budget processes.

Provide non-technical DoD acquisition program management support for BACN, manage branch workflow, schedule and prepare meetings, track tasks and reporting (TMT, MAR, PAR), maintain travel and timekeeping (DTS, ATAAPS), consolidate and QA documentation, coordinate IPT/DAG actions, support inspections, brief leadership, and perform other program office administrative and coordination duties.

The Senior Program Manager will oversee Air Force acquisition initiatives, manage project execution, analyze program health, and provide strategic recommendations while ensuring compliance with DoD policies.

Lead engineering analyses, technical reviews, risk assessments, and lifecycle management for Air Force armament, munitions, and weapon systems. Support acquisition decision-making, SETRs, configuration and requirements management, and provide technical recommendations to government leadership and stakeholders.

Support AFLCMC/ES in configuration management, technical order lifecycle, provisioning, and integrated logistics for range/radar/electronic systems. Manage drawing packages, DRs/AFTO actions, NSN/DLA updates, OSS&E reporting, audits, and provide field and user technical support to maintain system baselines and readiness.

Lead acquisition and program management activities for Air Force C2ISR programs, supporting cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, source selection, contractor coordination, and program reporting while ensuring compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition guidance.

Provide configuration management, CDRL data management, QA, and software engineering support for Air Force NC3 programs. Manage configurations, baselines, CCBs/NCCBs/TRBs, track change/discrepancy/problem reports, conduct FCAs/PCAs, maintain CM libraries/repositories, ensure contractor CDRL compliance, and support acquisition documentation and DoD regulatory adherence.