Acquisition Strategy & Documentation Principal

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

2d•$174,000 - $194,000

About The Position

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 leads acquisition documentation, reporting, and coordination efforts; provides strategic guidance to program leadership; and supports high-level Department of Defense and Air Force requirements. The role applies comprehensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, processes, and program management practices, including DoDI 5000.02. It evaluates acquisition program performance, monitors cost and schedule baselines, develops acquisition products, supports statutory and regulatory reporting, and coordinates program reviews and senior-level briefings. The Principal also establishes division processes for reviewing and approving deliverables, interprets complex requests from senior government organizations, and manages workloads and personnel to meet division priorities. During the first 90 days, the employee will become familiar with the Air Force organization, acquisition priorities, reporting requirements, leadership expectations, division structure, stakeholders, and current processes. The employee will begin overseeing acquisition reporting, coordinating data calls, reviewing program documentation, supporting briefings and program reviews, and taking ownership of assigned division-level responsibilities. Candidates must hold an active Secret security clearance and be U.S. citizens. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: a master's degree (MA/MS) and 15 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 10 years supporting DoD; or a bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and 20 years of experience in the relevant technical or professional discipline, including at least 10 years supporting DoD.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Experience preparing and supporting acquisition reports, including DAES, MAR, Selective Acquisition Reviews (SARs), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving on Air Force Headquarters Staff, preferably SAF/AQ or PEO Staff.
Experience across multiple acquisition disciplines, particularly program management and financial management.

Responsibilities

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 acquisition documentation, briefings, plans, and program management products.
Research and evaluate system acquisition activities across development, production, and deployment, and 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, and coordinate data calls across 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.
Become familiar with the division's structure, ongoing acquisition activities, reporting schedules, documentation processes, stakeholders, and priorities.
Oversee acquisition reporting, coordinate data calls, review program documentation, and support 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.