Acquisition Intelligence Support - Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions is seeking Acquisition Intelligence Support - Journeyman candidates, located at Hanscom, AFB.

Acquisition Intelligence Support will technically and administratively contribute to Intelligence Sensitive Program development within AFLCMC and address specific program intelligence requirements while assessing the impact of technically advanced threat and security support issues to reduce program and operational risks.

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. 

Acquisition Intelligence (AI) Support is provided to program efforts by teaming with program offices, product centers, and the Intelligence Community (IC) to provide system engineering and technical analysis level inputs in support of major acquisition decisions and in accordance with current acquisition guidance, to include AFI 63-101, AFI 14-111, DoDI 5000.002, Intelligence, Threat Support for Major Defense Acquisition Programs, and DoDD 5250.01, Management of Intelligence Mission Data (IMD) in DoD Acquisition. A&AS intelligence support shall follow in accordance with all applicable DoD and AF guidance.

The Acquisition Intelligence Support - Journeyman position requires knowledge of:

• DoD, USAF, AFLCMC, and private-sector acquisition principles, guidance, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures sufficient to develop and provide guidance and expertise to program personnel within the supported Intelligence sensitive programs.
• AI technical and analytical support shall be provided as outlined in annual Intel Support Taskings from AFLCMC/IN and external PEO customers.
• The ability to provide AI analytical support services as a team member or independently.

Responsibilities will include:

• Identifying AFLCMC PEO programs that have Intelligence/ISR sensitivity
• Review, tailor, and analyze Threat Assessments
• Review, tailor, and analyze Validated On-Line Life-Cycle Threats (VOLTS)
• Review, tailor, and analyze ISR dependencies and Requirements
• Review, tailor, and analyze cross-program analyses
• Supporting technical Adversary Cyber Threat Assessments
• Supporting technical Intelligence supportability analyses
• Review, tailor and analyze Information Support Plans
• Review, tailor and analyze Intelligence Mission Data
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• At least 5 years in DoD environment
• Active Top-Secret Security Clearance required (Secret clearance may be considered to start) 
• Bachelor's and or master's degree preferred 

Possesses the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing.  Possesses the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise.  Shall also possess the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).

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.