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Description

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Systems Engineer located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF) Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L). This position is full-time on-site at MacDill AFB, FL.

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:

+ Evaluates and recommends programs and development plans, utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering.

+ Works with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed projects.

+ Provides inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, and projects.

+ Supports technical evaluation elements of market surveys conducted in conjunction with assigned projects and programs.

+ Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.

+ Provides advanced inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.

+ Supports contract modification and makes technical recommendations for change order approval. Supports budget control directly supporting the engineering effort. Provides decision support inputs for approval of plans, specification, cost estimates, design calculations, schedules, cost proposals, and engineering studies.

+ Applies advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks.

+ Plans, executes, and documents surveillance of design, development, and production efforts on behalf of government counterparts, using performance indicators identified in applicable engineering surveillance processes.

+ Provides significant, expert level support to government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of agency engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.

+ Completes advanced engineering demand tasks such as reviewing engineering change proposals, requests for waivers and deviations, and nonconforming materials.

+ Provides expert level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.

+ Analyzes trends in performance indicators to assist government counterparts with managing Agency level performance indicators, recommending corrective action, establishing lessons learned, and influencing the improvement of processes.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

**Citizenship:** Must be a US citizen

**Clearance:** Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance

**Certifications:** DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II), Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields, or ability to attain within 6 months of hire with approved customer deferral

**Education:** Bachelor's degree in an engineering field

**Years of Experience:** 10 years of systems engineering or systems integration experience in support of acquisition programs

Additional Experience:

+ Demonstrated expertise in multidisciplinary engineering principles, design, and program management, including the application of advanced scientific, environmental, and state-of-the-art technologies to system planning, development, operation, maintenance, repair, modernization, and upgrade efforts.

+ Proficient in preparing, interpreting, and communicating engineering concepts and technical documentation, including test plans, acquisition reviews, and working drawings using CAD and related graphical systems; skilled in researching, developing, testing, evaluating, and supporting procurement and production of maritime craft and subsystems while ensuring compliance with DoD 5000.02 and other regulatory requirements.

+ Strong capability to plan and coordinate engineering and maintenance programs, manage budgets and financial controls, support strategic planning and program improvement, and apply contracting principles and project-management tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, MS Project) to effectively guide complex acquisition, engineering, and organizational initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

**Clearance:** Possess a TS clearance and be SCI eligible

**Education:** Master's degree in an engineering field and 8 years of systems engineering or systems integration experience in support of acquisition programs

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.

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