Weapon System Officer

Job Summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support an Air Force acquisition mission at Eglin AFB, FL. The role focuses on the sustainment and modernization of Mission Planning Systems.

About the Role

The candidate will provide technical and engineering support across the full test spectrum, including concept development, methodology development, plan development, execution, and reporting, including data reduction and analysis and end-user operational testing.

Responsibilities

• Support cost and schedule reduction initiatives for acquisition and development programs.
• Provide program-level acquisition support to PMs and IPT Leads to guide execution and maintain battle rhythm.
• Analyze program health and advise leadership on options to maintain objectives.
• Support and develop program status briefings and acquisition schedules for senior management.
• Contribute to RFP development including SOWs, SRDs, CDRLs, and technical documentation.
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, APBs, PMRs, etc.) for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare statutory and regulatory acquisition reports, milestone documentation, and MARs.
• Implement and execute acquisition processes in collaboration with government and prime contractors.
• Provide program management expertise per DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, and relevant DoD/AF policy.
• Identify policy disconnects and provide interpretation across acquisition activities.
• Advise on PM best practices to improve efficiency and cost avoidance.
• Support acquisition strategy development, market research, risk assessment, and MTA/UCA initiatives.
• Coordinate and support scheduling personnel and risk management planning.
• Maintain and update acquisition reports and documentation in tools such as CCaR, IDECS, and EDA.
• Aid in funding document preparation (e.g., PRs, MIPRs) and briefings.
• Support mission execution including planning, analysis, event integration/execution, and reporting.
• Oversee MPE system development and ensure alignment with OFP testing and fielding requirements.
• Review and evaluate ECPs, RFPs, incentive clauses, and cost proposals for MPEC-II DOs.
• Correlate EVM cost reports with IMS CDRLs and support risk assessments.
• Provide DoD directive and AFI guidance to branch chiefs and project managers.
• Support Mission Planning Independent Validation, FQT, and Development Evaluations.
• Identify acquisition policy gaps and recommend management solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10 years of directly related experience with 5 years of experience in a DoD setting.
• Education: BA/BS degree preferred.
• Security Clearance: Secret Clearance.
• Certifications: PMP Certificate preferred.
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.