Education Program Manager

ARS is looking for an Education Program Manager. The Education Program Manager supports Department of the Air Force cyber workforce development by managing education, training, and curriculum initiatives focused on weapon system cybersecurity and cyber resiliency. This position develops and enhances technical training materials, manages education projects, collaborates with government and industry partners, analyzes workforce readiness, and delivers executive-level briefings to support CROWS strategic priorities.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for planning, developing, and fielding Department of the Air Force weapon system-focused cyber education and training initiatives.
• Manage cyber education and curriculum development projects supporting CROWS cybersecurity and cyber resiliency objectives.
• Research, analyze, organize, and improve technical course materials, reference guides, and educational resources.
• Develop and maintain curriculum development schedules and education fielding plans.
• Conduct learning needs assessments and recommend improvements to training effectiveness and student learning outcomes.
• Design, collect, and analyze workforce readiness metrics to evaluate education and training effectiveness.
• Review and assist in developing cyber education policies, guidance, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and presentations for senior government leadership.
• Coordinate with organizations such as the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Defense Acquisition University (DAU), Air Force Cyber College, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and other stakeholders to support enterprise education initiatives.
• Support working groups, executive taskers, audits, and strategic education projects.
• Develop educational products and technical reference materials that improve cybersecurity awareness and knowledge across the Department of the Air Force workforce
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition programs.
• Experience managing education, training, or workforce development programs.
• Knowledge of instructional design, curriculum development, and adult learning principles.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts, network security, cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and risk management processes.
• Experience developing technical training materials and educational documentation.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience preparing and delivering executive-level briefings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating across diverse organizations.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans