Acquisition Program Specialist, Journeyman
About The Position
ARS is seeking a Journeyman level Acquisition Program Specialist with an active Secret clearance at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. The candidate will provide acquisition, program management, configuration management, contract administration, and financial management support to Government program offices throughout the acquisition lifecycle in support of Air Force armament (EB) program. 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.
Requirements
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Secret Security Clearance required.
- Experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, logistics, engineering, financial management, or related Government programs.
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 series guidance, and Air Force acquisition processes.
- Experience supporting contract management, configuration management, financial analysis, technical data management, or acquisition documentation activities.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and briefing skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support Government Program Managers with acquisition planning, program execution, risk management, and contract administration activities in accordance with DoD and Air Force acquisition guidance.
- Maintain acquisition and contract documentation, including contract modifications, funding profiles, CLIN tracking, schedules, technical data, and program records.
- Support configuration management activities, including Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), engineering change actions, technical baseline management, and Technical Data Package (TDP) tracking.
- Assist with financial management activities including budget tracking, obligation and expenditure forecasting, funds management, and program reporting.
- Support development of acquisition documentation, source selection activities, requirements documentation, and other program management products.
- Prepare reports, briefings, decision-support materials, and executive-level presentations for Government leadership and stakeholders.
- Coordinate with Government, contractor, and cross-functional teams to support program objectives and resolve programmatic issues.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- industry competitive benefits package
- awards and recognition program
- personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
