Strategic-Conference Planner - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ S

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Strategic-Conference Planner located in Scott AFB, IL to support the Headquarters Cyber Capability Center (HQ CCC). The HQ CCC is charged with identifying cryptographic capability gaps across all operational domains—space, air, cyber, and ground—and with advancing Air Force (AF) Cryptographic Modernization (CM) initiatives and their associated ground, air, space, and weapons/munitions mission directives.

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:

• Hosting Government and inter-agency conferences, symposiums, High Performance Team (HPT), user forums or workshops, based on Government approval and authorization.
• Provide planning for formal and informal requirements-gathering conferences and meetings supporting HQ CCC crypto/Cyber programs and initiatives up to and including Formal Requirement document development efforts.
• Conduct pre-event planning, on-site coordination, proctor or presentation, post-event activities, and the development of secure CM topics that focus on Research & Development, Science and Technology, or the technical advancement of Cyber missions.
• Pre-event planning shall include site selection, development and distribution of announcements, creation of the agenda and materials to accomplish the event, and registration, as requested by the Government.
• On-site coordination shall include attendee check-in, security problem resolution, and document control, recording minutes, tracking open-action items and coordination with host facility.
• Post-event efforts shall include developing and delivering the conference proceedings, pursuing action items to closure and generation of a lessons-learned report.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• TS Clearance with SCI/SAP Eligibility.
• Must be US Citizen
• Minimum of two years of advanced staff experience with planning, organizing, and negotiating effectively with leading cross-functional teams using existing Task Management Tool (TMT) or other staff coordination standards, document reviews, program updates, and background papers to drive the adoption of critical recommendations.
• 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.

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.