Jobs at Applied Research Solutions

Manage logistics and product support activities for DoD acquisition programs supporting crypto and cyber systems. Responsibilities include acquisition lifecycle planning, integrated product support, Business Case Analysis, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, government-furnished equipment, accountable property tracking, program planning, funding, information systems, and coordination of functional specialists. The role requires collaboration with project teams and application of DoD acquisition and logistics management processes.

Supports cybersecurity governance and compliance for a DoD DevSecOps environment hosted on Azure. Manages Assessment and Authorization activities, maintains ATO compliance, and develops security policies and artifacts in eMASS. Conducts risk assessments, vulnerability testing, audits, remediation coordination, and continuous monitoring aligned with RMF, NIST, CMMC, Zero Trust, and DoD Cloud SRG requirements. Serves as a liaison among government stakeholders, auditors, authorizing officials, and engineering teams while delivering security briefings and awareness training.

Supports recruiting activities for military and government programs, including developing recruiting strategies, screening and interviewing candidates, coordinating interviews, maintaining applicant tracking records, ensuring employment-law compliance, and assisting hiring managers and candidates through onboarding. Builds candidate pipelines and collaborates with cross-functional teams to address hiring needs.

Leads enterprise AI architecture for Department of Defense missions, defining technical vision, scalable architectures, generative AI solutions, cloud and edge deployments, MLOps, DevSecOps, data platforms, cybersecurity, and responsible AI practices. Advises senior government and program stakeholders, guides architecture reviews and technology roadmaps, integrates AI with mission systems, supports RMF and ATO processes, evaluates emerging technologies, and mentors technical teams.

Supports Federal and DoD acquisition programs for SOF AT&L by tracking S&T projects, analyzing performance, managing acquisition funding, reviewing contracts and proposals, supporting modifications, conducting surveillance, and preparing decision-quality briefings and recommendations for leadership. The role requires expertise in acquisition processes, cost and price analysis, appropriations, technical reviews, Statements of Work, and program execution.

Support Air Force software and systems engineering across the DoD acquisition lifecycle. Responsibilities include software design, development, integration, sustainment, requirements analysis, system architecture, technical documentation, performance analysis, risk mitigation, technical reviews, and acquisition support. The role requires Python development, Agile SAFe practices, cloud application experience, configuration and release management, and collaboration with program management, testing, logistics, and cybersecurity teams.

Manages configuration and technical data throughout defense acquisition lifecycles. Maintains baselines, change control records, CDRL deliverables, audit documentation, and governance records. Coordinates Configuration and Technical Review Boards, evaluates engineering changes, supports configuration audits, reviews contractor compliance, and reports program status to government leadership. Collaborates with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to ensure documentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.

Provides senior acquisition and sustainment logistics support for the C-17 program across its full life cycle. Develops support strategies and program documentation, applies Air Force product support elements, coordinates integrated logistics activities, evaluates maintainability and readiness, manages transportation and government-furnished property processes, analyzes budgets and life-cycle costs, and supports acquisition, testing, fielding, and sustainment activities.

Collects, validates, and analyzes USAF aircraft maintenance data; identifies trends; develops predictive and mathematical models; creates visualizations; and communicates findings to stakeholders. The role uses JMP, MATLAB, Simio, Python, VBA, and Tableau, coordinates data-quality improvements with USAF organizations, conducts technical studies, and provides senior-level guidance to junior personnel supporting the KC-46 program.

Supports USSOCOM SOF AT&L contracting activities from acquisition planning through post-award administration. Reviews procurement documentation, prepares solicitations, contract awards, modifications, and negotiation positions, conducts price and cost analysis, and ensures compliant, auditable contract files. Advises customers and integrated product teams on acquisition strategies, FAR and non-FAR pathways, and contract administration. The role requires DoD acquisition experience, PD2 proficiency, DAWIA contracting certification, a Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Supports SOF fixed-wing acquisition programs by analyzing requirements, metrics, costs, schedules, risks, and performance. Develops acquisition strategies, conducts market research, prepares budgets, reports, briefings, and program documentation, and ensures compliance with DoD policies and regulations. Coordinates cross-program integration, supports requirements development, identifies operational bottlenecks, recommends mitigations, and assists government counterparts with program execution and decision-making.

Provides technical writing, document preparation, meeting and notetaking support, repository management, and cybrarian services for USSTRATCOM software capability and functional-management activities. Drafts and maintains requirements documents, briefings, procedures, meeting records, action trackers, and knowledge resources while coordinating reviews, version control, stakeholder inputs, and timely release of deliverables.

Lead systems engineering and business systems analysis for mission-critical nuclear and conventional defense capabilities. Gather requirements, develop process flows and data mappings, coordinate cross-domain stakeholders, support interoperability and compliance, oversee integration testing, and provide risk and impact assessments for strategic mission systems.

Provides systems engineering and acquisition support for DoD programs, including requirements analysis, subsystem integration, configuration and data management, interface definition, system modeling and simulation, COTS/GOTS evaluation, and technical risk, cost, reliability, and schedule assessments. The role requires supporting system design, testing, compliance with DoD standards, and cybersecurity situational awareness activities.

Leads acquisition strategy and program management support for Air Force and DoD weapons systems. Develops acquisition plans, reports, briefings, schedules, and senior-leadership decision products while monitoring cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Coordinates data calls across functional teams, supports reviews and audits, manages division processes, and supervises personnel. Also handles customer engagement, staffing, contract execution, finances, employee performance, and proposal support.

Supports CROWS leadership with program planning, execution, cost and schedule tracking, requirements management, strategic communications, executive briefings, reporting, action-item tracking, and process improvement. The role coordinates DoD and Air Force stakeholders, maintains budgets and schedules, develops operating instructions, and provides oversight for cyber resiliency programs supporting weapon systems. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance, extensive DoD experience, U.S. Air Force acquisition experience, and project management training or certification are required.

Supports DoD and Air Force cybersecurity compliance for assigned information systems. Responsibilities include RMF authorization activities, eMASS package management, vulnerability and risk assessments, STIG/SRG implementation, security audits, incident response, access documentation, operational security posture management, and cybersecurity policy enforcement. The role requires an active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, IAT Level II certification, and related cybersecurity experience.

Leads Department of Defense acquisition programs, assessing cost, schedule, performance, risks, and alternatives. Develops acquisition reports, program documentation, briefings, schedules, and management reviews. Coordinates senior-level meetings, action items, team preparation, spend plans, and cross-functional schedules while supporting weapons-system development, production, and deployment objectives.

Supports U.S. Air Force public affairs through media monitoring, content analysis, communication effects assessments, strategic communication planning, and professional engagement. The role develops evidence-based communication strategies, evaluates media coverage, prepares written products, supports senior staff meetings, and communicates complex information to varied audiences. It also requires periodic after-hours public affairs alert duty and familiarity with military writing, DVIDS, office automation, and virtual collaboration tools.

Develop and maintain front-end, back-end, and AI/ML integration code for web applications supporting AFIT. Integrate applications with enterprise systems through APIs, execute DevSecOps pipelines, and collaborate on cloud and Kubernetes deployments. Define data models and storage solutions while supporting data governance, security, and compliance in regulated DoD environments.