Systems Engineer

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Directorate of Science & Technology (Dir S&T). Dir S&T supports the discovery, development, and delivery of game-changing SOF-peculiar technology to special operations warfighters, which supports integrated deterrence across the full spectrum of conflict.

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:

• Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements
• Provide advanced inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution
• Support contract modification and makes technical recommendations for change order approval.
• Support budget control directly supporting the engineering effort
• Provide 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
• Plan, execute, and document surveillance of design, development, and production efforts on behalf of government counterparts, using performance indicators identified in applicable engineering surveillance processes
• Provide 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
• Complete advanced engineering demand tasks such as reviewing engineering change proposals, requests for waivers and deviations, and nonconforming materials
• Provide expert level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution
• Analyze 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 possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Certifications:DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent), in the Test and Evaluation or Engineering (systems, computer, or electrical) or equivalent fields.OR ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Education:Bachelor's degreecomputer, electrical, mechanical, or systems engineering
Years of Experience:12 years of relevant experience to include:

• Experience in evaluating technologies for incorporation into identified Program Office portfolios, developing/managing technical contracts, and identifying/coordinating technical issues and policy across various technical capability areas.
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  Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework process.
  
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System”

Preferred Qualifications:
Certifications:DAWIA Level III desired

Education:Master's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Management desired
Additional Experience:

• • Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. Ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
  • Ability to apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to ensure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards.
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    Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop
    

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.