Acquisition Strategy & Documentation Principal

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

1d•$174,000 - $194,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a senior-level Acquisition Strategy & Documentation Principal to support Air Force acquisition programs at Hanscom AFB. The role leads acquisition documentation, reporting, and coordination efforts; provides strategic guidance to program leadership; and supports Department of Defense and Air Force requirements. The position applies advanced acquisition expertise across program offices, enterprise organizations, and staff-level activities, while overseeing junior and mid-level personnel and coordinating division deliverables. During the first 90 days, the successful candidate will become familiar with Air Force organization, acquisition priorities, reporting requirements, leadership expectations, division processes, stakeholders, and current priorities. The candidate will begin overseeing acquisition reporting, coordinating data calls, reviewing program documentation, and supporting senior-level briefings and program reviews, then take ownership of assigned division responsibilities and recommend improvements to leadership. The position requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks. The stated annual salary range is $174,000–$194,000, with salary dependent on the role, responsibilities, experience, qualifications, education or training, and skills.

Requirements

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 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 required.
Experience preparing and supporting acquisition reports, including DAES, MAR, Selective Acquisition Reviews (SARs), and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audits.
Advanced knowledge of DoD and Air Force acquisition policies, processes, program management practices, standards, procedures, and practices.
Ability to oversee personnel, delegate assignments, manage workloads, coordinate data calls, and deliver accurate and timely products for senior leadership.

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.
Recommend strategies for achieving 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.
Coordinate data calls across multiple 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 Air Force organization, acquisition priorities, reporting schedules, documentation processes, stakeholders, and leadership expectations.
Take ownership of assigned division-level responsibilities, improve coordination and review processes, manage competing priorities, and provide recommendations to leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.