Applied Research Solutions

Acquisition Program Management Senior

Applied Research Solutions • $90K — $120K *
Jbsa Lackland, TX 78236In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years in Program/Project Management, including 3 years in DoD acquisitions
  • Experience managing programs per DoDD 5000s regulatory requirements
  • Superb oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Deliver integrated cyber solutions to support decision makers
  • Provide acquisition support to the Division Chief/System Program Manager
  • Rapidly plan and select course of actions for programs
  • Advise HNC leadership on systems approaches for projects
  • Fuse cyber intelligence for cross-domain collaboration
  • Investigate and analyze project/program efforts
  • Resolve issues and recommend solutions for program success

Benefits

  • Participate in a one-of-a-kind mission with the U.S. Air Force
  • Work in a dynamic environment at Lackland Air Force Base
  • Opportunity to contribute to national security through cyber systems
  • Join a team dedicated to technological advancement in cybersecurity
Full Job Description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Acquisition Program Management III located at San Antonio, Texas.

The Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division is a one-of-a-kind U.S. Air Force activity operating from Lackland Air Force Base which provides life cycle management for information assurance and other cyberspace support systems. The HNC division is responsible for technology development, acquisition, sustainment, and demilitarization of cyber security systems and products.

Detailed Description:

Responsibilities include:

  • The Crypto and Cyber Systems Division delivers integrated solutions that provide decision makers, planners, analysts, and operators:
  • Acquisition support to the HNC Division Chief/System Program Manager (SPM) and HNC acquisition programs and projects from an enterprise level/perspective, by helping guide successful program execution, across the division, to maintain the HNC acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability.
  • Rapid planning and course of action selection.
  • Provide expert solutions and advice to HNC leadership to assist with an integrated, system-of-systems approach for the division.
  • Near real-time, fused cyber intelligence combined with capabilities that facilitate cross-domain collaboration with DoD, coalition, and interagency partners with common processes, workflows, architectures, and standards.
  • Investigates, analyzes, plans, evaluates, drafts and/or recommends solutions for project/program efforts.
  • Provides expert level issue resolution and recommendation support to achieve desired program outcomes.
  • Applies broad knowledge of organizational missions and programs, such as acquisition management and modernization planning. Applies knowledge of and expertise with acquisition management, program management, budget/finance principles and methodologies, modernization planning, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Executing (PPBE).
  • Review initial and revised acquisition documents and provide the enterprise level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Provide comments on acquisition documentation that add value from an enterprise perspective and facilitate an integrated, system-of-systems approach across the division.
  • Maintain an enterprise-level view of program health across the division and provide feedback on program health status to division leadership.
  • Review programs' System Metric and Reporting Tool (SMART), MARs and corresponding Logistic Health Assessments (LHAs).
  • Develop MAR and LHA review timelines.
  • Coordinate division and directorate functional staff review and their comments.
  • Distribute feedback to branches for updates as required.
  • Act as primary HNC SMART focal point to assist programs with SMART guidance.
  • Program Management (PM) Support expertise in the following areas:
    • Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) Briefing, Air Force Review Board (AFRB), Baseline/Acquisition Program Baseline (APB),Business Case Analysis, Clinger-Cohen Act Compliance Documentation, Defense Acquisition Board Planning, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs),Evaluation Notices,Final Proposal Revision (FPR), Information Support Plan, Integrated Master Plan, Integrated Master Schedule, Justification and Approval (J&A),Life Cycle Management Plan (LCMP), MAIS Quarterly/Annual Report to Congress, Market Research Report, Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) Program Certification, Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding (MOA/MOU), Milestone Decision Briefing, Monthly Activity Report (MAR),Operational Security Plan, Nunn-McCurdy Assessment and Certification, Performance Work Statement (PWS), Post-Implementation Review, Program Certification Memorandum (PCM), Program Charter, Program Management Directive (PMD), Program Protection Plan (PPP), Program Status Review Brief, Readiness Brief, Request for Proposal (RFP),Risk Assessment, Risk Management Framework Implementation Plan, Security Concepts of Operations Security Risk Analyses, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure Analyses, Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), Systems Metric and Reporting System (SMART), System Security Management Plan, Technical Evaluation, Market Research.

  • Preferred Experience would Include:

    • Working knowledge of Cyber Network and Enterprise Environments, systems, and/or applications
    • Experience and Knowledge with Cybersecurity concepts and technologies
    • Experience in Agile methodologies and System/Software Engineering lifecycle

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is required
  • Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience in a Program/Project Manager capacity with at last three years working in a DoD acquisitions program.
  • Experience managing programs consistent with regulatory requirements specified in the DoDD 5000s series.
  • Superb communication skills orally and in writing.


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.

About Applied Research Solutions

Applied Research Solutions Careers

Joining Applied Research Solutions offers an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team of professionals dedicated to pioneering research and innovation. As one of the most forward-thinking companies in the technology sector, Applied Research Solutions is constantly seeking talented individuals who are eager to drive progress and lead change.

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Conclusion

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Industry
Technical Services
* Ladders Estimates

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