Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking an experienced Acquisition Strategy & Documentation Principal to support critical Air Force acquisition programs at Hanscom AFB. This senior-level position will lead acquisition documentation, reporting, and coordination efforts while providing strategic guidance to program leadership and supporting high-level Department of Defense and Air Force requirements.
Responsibilities Include:- Apply comprehensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, processes, and program management practices, including DoDI 5000.02.
- Use qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate acquisition program performance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Monitor program cost and schedule baselines, identify challenges, and recommend solutions or alternative courses of action.
- Develop and deliver clear acquisition documentation, briefings, plans, and program management products.
- Research and evaluate system acquisition activities across development, production, and deployment. Recommend strategies to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
- Prepare and support statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, including DAES and MAR.
- Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), senior-level meetings, acquisition reviews, and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)/Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews.
- Develop program status briefings, schedules, and acquisition updates for senior leadership.
- Provide expert-level acquisition guidance and oversee the work of junior and mid-level personnel.
- Apply advanced knowledge of acquisition standards, procedures, and practices across program offices, enterprise organizations, and staff-level activities.
- Establish and implement division processes for reviewing, coordinating, and approving acquisition documentation, reports, briefings, and other organizational deliverables.
- Interpret complex requests from PEO Staff, Air Staff, DoD Staff, and Congressional Staff. Coordinate data calls across multiple functional areas to develop accurate, timely responses for senior leadership.
- Consolidate information from multiple programs, functional teams, and independent research into clear, organized products that support senior-level decisions.
- Delegate assignments, manage workloads, and coordinate personnel to meet division priorities and deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Experience:- Experience serving on Air Force Headquarters Staff, preferably SAF/AQ or PEO Staff, is highly desired.
- Direct experience preparing and supporting acquisition reports, including DAES, MAR, Selective Acquisition Reviews (SARs), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits.
- Experience across multiple acquisition disciplines is desirable, particularly program management and financial management.
What Your First 90 Days Will Look Like:During your first three months, you'll become familiar with the Air Force organization, acquisition priorities, reporting requirements, and leadership expectations.
- Understand the division's structure, ongoing acquisition activities, reporting schedules, documentation processes, key stakeholders, and current priorities.
- Begin overseeing acquisition reporting, coordinating data calls, reviewing program documentation, and supporting senior-level briefings and program reviews.
- Take ownership of assigned division-level responsibilities, improve coordination and review processes, manage competing priorities, and provide recommendations to leadership on acquisition reporting and documentation activities.
Minimum Education / Experience Requirements:Candidates must meet one of the following:
- Master's degree (MA/MS) with 15 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 10 years supporting DoD or bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with 20 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 10 years supporting DoD.
Additional requirements:- Active Secret Security Clearance.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
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.
The annual salary range: $174k - $194k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.
