Description
Applied Research Solutions has a new role an Executive Business Process Specialist supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) / PEO Digital Directorate, Aerospace Management Systems Division (AFLCMC/HBA). The Aerospace Management Systems Division develops, delivers, and sustains air traffic management, CNS/ATM avionics expertise, and weather sensing and forecasting capabilities enabling military, civil, allied, and foreign military sales customers to achieve their mission.
This position supports the Front Office Group (FOG), the centralized hub for the Aerospace Management Systems Division. The FOG supports the Senior Material Leader and enables Integrated Product Team (IPT) program execution. Within the FOG, the Program Execution Group (PEG) develops and reviews formal correspondence, briefings, and documentation to ensure content accuracy, completeness, and administrative compliance.
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA.
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
In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Manage division-level taskers and suspense, including maintaining a running list, assigning taskers to appropriate personnel, and ensuring completion.
Assist with coordination, consolidation, analysis, distribution, and monitoring of action items, suspense, and responses.
Gather inputs and documentation, draft responses, and facilitate reporting processes for inquiries from various sources.
Track and coordinate documentation and staff packages for signature and approval.
Track Officer Performance Reports (OPRs), Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs), and civilian appraisals and feedback.
Facilitate and assist with unit preparedness for inspections and Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) evaluations.
Identify, collect, synthesize, organize, and manage organizational knowledge supporting portfolios and products across the division.
Accumulate, understand, and leverage knowledge of business activities on behalf of the organization and its stakeholders.
Build and organize organizational and conceptual assets into knowledge bases using IT tools.
Process, review, and report on acquisition documents, including Milestone Action Requests (MARs), Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), and Acquisition Decision Memoranda (ADMs).
Provide guidance, feedback, and management support for Budget Execution Review preparations and presentations.
Support management functions and processes using analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information related to organizational structures, resource requirements, manning, human resources, and DoD and Air Force program and project analysis.
Assist with development and implementation of new or improved business processes using continuous process improvement.
Assist with processing military and civilian awards and decorations in accordance with AFI 36-1004, AFI 36-2803, and AFI 36-2805.
Assist with statistical analysis and reporting related to reports, awards policies, directives, and regulations.
Assist with management of organizational workflow.
Analyze higher headquarters guidance and provide recommendations to Government personnel for completing manpower and personnel documentation.
Assist with maintenance of unit personnel management rosters, unit manning documents, and related organizational rosters.
Draft and maintain office plans and procedures, including organizational baselines, organizational charts, functional statements, mission descriptions, and telephone directories.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD. OR ,
15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
Extensive experience with defense acquisition management processes in accordance with the DoD 5000 series instructions.
Proficiency with MS Office and related tools.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Masters
Years of experience: 10 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.
Technical Skills
Division-level tasker and suspense management
DoD acquisition documentation processing (MARs, APBs, ADMs)
Budget Execution Review preparation and briefing support
Knowledge management and organizational knowledge base development
Defense acquisition management in accordance with DoD 5000 series instructions
Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT) support
Personnel and manpower documentation support
Awards and decorations processing in accordance with AFI 36-1004, AFI 36-2803, and AFI 36-2805
Statistical analysis and reporting
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools
Interpersonal Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to coordinate across Integrated Product Teams and Front Office stakeholders
Attention to detail to ensure accuracy, completeness, and administrative compliance
Ability to manage multiple priorities, taskers, and suspense simultaneously
Professional judgment when interacting with senior leadership and Government personnel
Collaborative team player supporting organizational workflow and mission execution
The expected annual salary range: $117k - $130k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.
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.
Must 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.
Must 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.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Software: Intermediate
SharePoint: Intermediate
Behaviors
Preferred
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Computer Science
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
PMP
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