SAP Eligibility

Applied Research Solutions•Scott Air Force Base, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a full-time Cryptographic Planner 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 domains, and for advancing Air Force (AF) Cryptographic Modernization (CM) initiatives and their associated mission directives. ARS is a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, recognized as a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020. We prioritize our employees, offering a challenging yet balanced work environment with competitive benefits, an awards program, and personalized management attention.

Requirements

TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
Must be a US Citizen.
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.
Requires at least two years of staff experience managing complex, multi-faceted programs.
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills to support staff action officer processes, including document reviews, program updates, and the creation of point papers.
Expert knowledge of Communication Security (COMSEC) equipment and keying material processes with a minimum of two years’ experience.
Thorough understanding of controlling authority roles and responsibilities as well as complex equipment account roles and responsibilities.
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.
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

Provide Program Objective Memorandum (POM) support and advice on HQ CCC programs and processes for SAF, HAF, Cyber Panel, HQ ACC, and AFLCMC/HNC.
Collect, consolidate, document, and review inputs; prepare all forms of Major Command (MAJCOM) POM documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Bullet Background Papers (BBP)); make recommendations; and brief cost estimates, initiatives, and disconnects for each program under the program element (PE).
Develop strategic plans and roadmaps for Government review and approval with long-term recommendations for AF Crypto to address cryptographic algorithm decertifications and fast-changing technology.
Analyze and provide recommendations regarding the potential direction and options for crypto in the 2026-2036 and 2030-2060 timeframes.
Provide Device Management, Accountability, and Algorithm Transition support and advice to HQ CCC by collecting and reviewing inputs, preparing documentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, BBPs), and making recommendations for each crypto program.
Investigate opportunities for continuous Process Improvement within the Cryptographic Modernization team and its activities and provide recommendations to HQ CCC.
Assist the government with Radio Cryptographic Modernization Plan (RCMP) database improvements, sustainment, and troubleshooting.
Perform other duties as assigned.