Principal Test and Requirements Manager

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Principal Test and Requirements Manager to support AFLCMC/ES. The position is local to HAFB with in‑office requirements on site and support at MATR (test range in Ayer, MA) up to 5 days, minimum of 3 days.

Commitment for at least 1 year with frequent TDY. Duties include leading IPTs, interpreting requirements for deployment of electronic systems protecting Air Force bases worldwide, and guiding acquisition documents, test plans, and operational test plans

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 25 years of experience in the technical/professional discipline, 15 in DoD
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage system requirements for development, acquisition and deployment of electronic systems
• Guide project managers through acquisition documentation and test plans with AF directorates/divisions/MAJCOMs
• Coordinate site surveys, ROMs, and documentation for Air Force security systems
• Support design reviews, acceptance tests, and verification activities
• Liaise between program office and security-focused groups; coordinate logistics and training

Skills

Requirements development

Test planning

Systems engineering

SOW/CDRLs

Proposal evaluation

Hardware/software integration

Design reviews

Site surveys

Security systems

ROM estimates

Interoperability

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Principal Test and Requirements Manager to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Electronic Systems PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio.
Local to HAFB; in-office requirements (on HAFB) & support at MATR (test range in Ayer, MA) up to 5 days, minimum of 3 days. Commitment for minimum 1 year; frequent TDY

This position is contingent on Contract Award

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 are not limited to:

• Work with a team of multiple Government and contractor personnel, serving as a member of IPTs, providing accurate requirements interpretation for the development, acquisition, and deployment of electronic systems protecting Air Force bases worldwide (i.e. security for the entire Air Force nuclear weapons stockpile).
• Guide project managers through systems such as AF security forces Integrated Base Defense Security Systems (IBDSS) development and coordination of mission needs statements, concept of operations, employment, and execution documents, operational requirement documents, program management directives, and operational test plans with the AF directorates, AF divisions, MAJCOMs, and other services
• Coordinate project site survey scheduling with AF directorate, AF division, and other MAJCOMs needs for all MAJCOM assets, both nuclear and non-nuclear. Assists the AF directorates, AF divisions, and MAJCOMs in the development of system products descriptions for their electronic programs. Helps develop and maintain project support agreements with MAJCOMs and their installations. Provides MAJCOMs with Rough Order of Magnitude and cost estimates for the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Assists in guiding the expenditure of a systems budget for installation, sustainment, and modernization of electronic and physical systems. Acting as primary IPT member for all hardware and software such as fixed site alarm annunciation and automated entry control systems installations that enter the Air Force inventory. This includes all fixed site PL1- PL4 installations, PL1 Nuclear (PL1N), and all installations CONUS and OCONUS, and all tactical installations in the area of responsibility
• Deploy to project pre-award and post-award site surveys to provide technical expertise
• Assist in the development of acquisition documents to include the SOW, installation specifications, and CDRL items
• Provide technical expertise in the Request for Quote Fair Opportunity Evaluations
• Provide expertise during all project design reviews
• Assist by providing expertise in project acceptance tests and verification tests
• Serve as liaison between the program office and groups such as the Physical Security Equipment Advisory Group and IBDSS Working Group as they relate to electronic security
• Provide logistics support and training for new systems and ongoing support of legacy systems through other contractors or servicers (i.e. Cryptologic Systems Group in San Antonio, Texas)
• Provide assessment of lethal and non-lethal weapons for protection of personnel and resources, whether in garrison or deployed worldwide
• Provide any integration of Army, Navy and Marine Corps specific security needs into AF project requirements and strategy documents in support of joint acquisitions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Citizenship

Must be a US Citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in professional engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited educational program

Years of Experience

25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 of which must be in the DoD

Technical Skills

• Requirements development, interpretation, and management
• Test planning, execution, and validation
• Systems engineering fundamentals within acquisition programs
• Development and review of SOWs, specifications, and CDRLs
• Technical evaluation of proposals and vendor solutions
• Ability to assess hardware and software integration for security-related systems
• Experience supporting design reviews, acceptance tests, and verification activities
• Site survey planning, execution, and documentation
• Familiarity with security‑related electronic and physical protection systems
• Ability to develop cost estimates and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) assessments
• Understanding of joint service interoperability considerations (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps)

Travel

Up to 50%

The expected annual salary range

$185k - $205k. 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.