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Applied Research Solutions

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a growing business founded in 2012, headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The company serves the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, providing a range of services including cyber solutions, information technology, intelligence solutions, logistics support, research and education support, program management, engineering services, and scientific analysis. ARS specializes in delivering fully-cleared professionals and subject matter experts to tackle significant challenges faced by its clients.

<div>Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer Journeyman to support the Special Programs Division (AFLCMC/HNJ). This division focuses on leading edge, advanced technology solutions for the warfighter's needs in areas such as electronic and cyber warfare. AFLCMC/HNJ is organized into four branches and the Hanscom Collaboration and Innovation Center (HCIC). This role requires employees pass background screening for SAP.

Why Work with us?

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.

Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Conduct reviews on program portfolio to evaluate and/or recommend alternative plans, improve systems engineering programs/processes, manage/sustain program technical baseline, and design/perform system level tests to assure that subsystems and system performance is achieved in accordance with approved specifications.</li>
<li>Perform program reviews to evaluate alternative proposed plans, systems engineering programs, design, and test results to assure that subsystem and system performance is achieved in accordance with program specifications.</li>
<li>Prepare technical documents which define, specify, and recommend system/subsystem characteristics. Prepare management reports and conduct technical presentations for planning, implementation, and corrective action using application of engineering economy principles.</li>
<li>Perform validation of systems, including development of criteria and procedures. Analyze and/or evaluate results of major engineering systems.</li>
<li>Provide system/program engineering, technical support, and technical training to support programs/initiatives, including but not limited to acquisition, development, integration, sustainment, continued evolution, deployment/fielding and installation, and operations oversight.</li>
<li>Provide engineering support services and inputs to program and project risk management activities in compliance with Air Force SEAM processes.</li>
<li>Capable of performing problem/gap definition, trade space analysis, science and technology roadmap analysis, &ldquo;Set based design&rdquo; for concept development, Multi-Objective Decision Analysis (MODA) and cost versus capability trade off analysis.</li>
<li>Capable of implementing Digital Engineering, Digital Thread, and Digital Twin techniques across system Lifecycle.</li>
<li>Apply engineering expertise to systems and subsystems including configuration management, data management, security, and other technical integration functions.</li>
<li>Manage complex system interfaces, identify, and document interfaces, and assure the effective integration of multiple subsystems.</li>
<li>Ensure system requirements meet user requirements; utilize user requirements to design, develop, fabricate, test, and evaluate system concepts, perform assessments, and review the system design.</li>
<li>Perform and/or support capability analyses and COTS/GOTS evaluation, select components, and develop system interfaces to ensure compliance with DoD and commercially accepted standards and requirements.</li>
<li>Constructs models and simulations of systems to demonstrate the ability to meet user requirements.</li>
<li>Conducts engineering performance, cost-effectiveness, reliability, technical and schedule risk assessment, and scheduling trade-off studies and document this information in a technical report as directed by the task order.</li>
<li>Provide aid or guidance as necessary in the accomplishment of other engineering tasks.</li>
<li>Media Library, Obsolescence, Service Desk Incident Remediation.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Must be a US Citizen</li>
<li>Top Secret Clearance with ability to pass SAP background screening</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics</li>
<li>Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical engineering</li>
</ul>
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.

The expected annual salary range: $140k - $160k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, work location and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Systems Engineer Journeyman

<div>We are seeking Systems Administrators - Journeyman, to support upcoming mission-critical efforts. These positions are being recruited in anticipation of program growth.

Why Work with us? 
 
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.

Responsibilities may include:
<ul>
<li>Provides system administration of Network, Web, and/or communication systems, including Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems, involving network security.</li>
<li>Prepares technical implementation plans that provide integrated solutions including actions, milestones, timelines, and critical paths required for complete solutions.</li>
<li>Performs the daily activities of configuration and operation of business systems which may be mainframe, mini, client/server, or cloud based. Optimizes system operation and resource utilization and performs system capacity analysis and planning. Provides assistance to users in accessing and using business systems.</li>
<li>Duties also include the support and maintenance of existing AF systems for mission critical applications across a variety of software and hardware platforms in use by the different groups.</li>
<li>Requirements also include planning, design, development, and deployment of new systems as directed by leadership within the available AF toolset.</li>
<li>Must provide information and procedures to users within the directorate to ensure consistent access and secure operations. Supports access control for SharePoint groups as needed and support group administrators to maintain their SharePoint data effectively and securely.</li>
<li>Selected candidate will also perform other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Must be a US citizen</li>
<li>5+ years of experience in Microsoft Windows and Linux system administration</li>
<li>5+ years of cybersecurity related work experience</li>
<li>Secret Security clearance</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or related years of experience within DoD setting</li>
</ul>
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.

The expected annual salary range: $120k - $140k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, work location and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Systems Administrator - Journeyman

<div>Applied Research Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Data Truther to support the development, characterization, and quality assurance of ground-truthed datasets used to train, test, and evaluate machine learning and automated target recognition (ATR) systems. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, organizing, annotating, and validating multi-modal sensor data&mdash;including Wide-Area Motion Imagery (WAMI), Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR), and Full-Motion Video (FMV)&mdash;to produce high-fidelity, well-documented &quot;truth&quot; data. You will also help establish repeatable truthing processes, mentor new team members, and source imagery and other data to meet evolving research requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong attention to detail, an understanding of imagery and sensor phenomenology, and a methodical approach to data labeling and documentation.

Why Work with us?

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.
Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>Document and characterize existing truthed datasets;</li>
<li>Review, organize, document, characterize (operating condition difficulty), and truth (label, annotate) WAMI, SAR, EO/IR, and FMV data (or possibly data from other sensor modalities);</li>
<li>Help review, validate, and/or correct data truth;</li>
<li>Help design and set up data characterization and truthing processes for WAMI, SAR, EO/IR, FMV data (and possibly other modalities);</li>
<li>Help demonstrate the characterization and truthing processes and tools to others;</li>
<li>Help train new truthers;</li>
<li>Identify and download commercial and other imagery (or other data) to meet data requirements; and</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
<ul>
<li>US Citizenship required.</li>
<li>Must hold an active Security Clearance</li>
<li>HS Diploma; some college preferred;</li>
<li>Minimum 2 years&rsquo; basic computer skills/experience;</li>
<li>Detail oriented; ability to remain focused and follow instructions;</li>
<li>Ability to use AI Toolkits</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and customer interaction skills;</li>
<li>Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; and</li>
<li>Ability to integrate with a team.</li>
</ul>
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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Data Truther - Part-time

<div>Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Configuration Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Ground Base Air Defense Sensor Division (AFLCMC/ESG).

The ESG Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command &amp; Control, Intelligence, Surveillance &amp; Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation &amp; Dissemination Facilities. 
 
This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Why Work with us?

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.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:
<ul>
<li>Oversee Configuration Management (CM) activities for all program artifacts, including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting.</li>
<li>Implement and manage CM plans to ensure compliance and integrity of design baselines.</li>
<li>Convene and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), document approved changes, and track Change Requests.</li>
<li>Support engineering assessments and maintain documentation required for audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).</li>
<li>Track and manage data deliverables, discrepancies, and problem reports.</li>
<li>Collaborate with program management, systems engineers, and quality managers within an integrated product team environment.</li>
<li>Provide guidance on CM plans for software, hardware, and IT systems.</li>
<li>Maintain CM libraries and repositories, including software licensing, packaging, and delivery.</li>
<li>Audit IT system configurations and manage baselines, updates, and releases.</li>
<li>Prepare for and support major reviews, audits, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings.</li>
<li>Document findings, action items, and resolutions from assessments and reviews.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Required</h5>
<ul>
<li>U.S. Citizen
</li>
<li>Active Secret Clearance
</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD
</li>
</ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred</h5>
<ul><li>CM experience within the DoD environment</li>
<li>Experience performing hardware and software configuration audits</li>
<li>Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, and media labeling.</li>
<li>Experience producing release notes and CM reports</li>
<li>Understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the CCB, and change control documentation</li>
<li>Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments</li>
<li>Experience developing briefings for management</li>
<li>Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle</li>
<li>Ability to enter and manipulate data in a database (i.e. Lifecycle Management Process, Microsoft Access, SharePoint)</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Configuration identification, change control, and status accounting</li>
<li>Configuration Control Board (CCB) support and change management</li>
<li>Physical and Functional Configuration Audit (PCA/FCA) support</li>
<li>CM repository and baseline management</li>
<li>Software release management and version control</li>
<li>IT system configuration auditing</li>
<li>Documentation and data deliverable management</li>
<li>Microsoft Access and SharePoint administration/support</li>
</ul>
The annual salary range: $120k - $130k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Senior Configuration Manager

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