SAP Eligibility

Applied Research Solutions•Scott Air Force Base, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a full-time Crypto Requirements Analyst to support the Headquarters Cyber Capability Center (HQ CCC) at Scott AFB, IL. The HQ CCC is responsible for identifying cryptographic capability gaps across space, air, cyber, and ground operational domains and advancing Air Force (AF) Cryptographic Modernization (CM) initiatives. ARS is a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, recognized as a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, prioritizing employee well-being, career development, and work-life balance. We offer a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
Must be a US Citizen.
Demonstrated proficiency in Communication Security (COMSEC) principles, encompassing the entire lifecycle management of cryptographic equipment, from development and fielding to sustainment.
Minimum of two years of hands-on experience in cryptographic key management, including ordering, generation, distribution, and destruction, utilizing systems such as the Key Management Infrastructure (KMI).
Comprehensive understanding of the strategic roles and operational responsibilities of Controlling Authorities and COMSEC account management.
In-depth knowledge and experience with strategic level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures as they pertain to cryptographic and keying material, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.
Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams using existing Task Management Tool (TMT) or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.
Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.
Knowledge and experience with administrative maintenance and support of cloud-based business tools (e.g., Envision, Microsoft 365 Power Platforms), to ensure efficient operations, monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues and manage user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
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

Conduct analysis and develop recommendations, with Government oversight and approval, regarding the requirements of mission critical tactical systems employed on a wide range of air and ground-based systems, including current and future airborne platforms (e.g., F-15, F-22, F-35, KC-46, C-17, VC-25, MQ-9, WASP), ground communications systems (e.g., Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS), Theater Deployed Communication (TDC), Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS)), and crypto capable radios (e.g., Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), PRC-117, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) devices).
Provide HQ CCC with research analysis, and recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities documented as capability gaps from various sources.
Conduct research and analyze capability gaps (e.g., bandwidth, size, weight and power (SWaP), net readiness, and any other gap identified by the warfighter) by interacting with the user community through interviews, site visits, and analysis of previous studies.
Conduct document reviews (e.g., Capability Based Assessment (CBA), Initial Capability Document (ICD), Technology Readiness reports, and threat assessments) to map overarching requirements to the capability gap.
Analyze validated capability gaps and recommend requirements for developing or obtaining a material solution.
Perform gap analysis through methods such as a Study Plan, Study Guidance, and Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to analyze and evaluate potential solutions.
Recommend alternatives that will most effectively and timely eliminate stated vulnerabilities and improve deployed warfighters’ cryptographic capability.
Document results in a Requirements Strategy Review (RSR), Solution Pathway Review (SPR), or AF Requirements Review Group (AFRRG) briefing.
Incorporate Air Force leadership recommendations into the Capabilities Development Document (CDD) or selected pathway Requirements Document.
Analyze previous projects under the Algorithm Transition efforts and those entering a new phase.
Analyze potential modifications and alternative solutions, and recommend, either written or verbal, a way to address capability gaps and a fielding plan to mitigate all identified cryptographic gaps.
Perform other duties as assigned in the detailed description under Responsibilities.