Job Description

ARS is seeking a Senior Contracting Support Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. This person needs to be a dedicated acquisitions contracting specialist.

The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & 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 include:

• Price/cost evaluation support
• Contract close-out activities
• Data collection/compilation/analysis
• Clerical/administrative/office operations support
• Training associated with contract activities
• Prepare contract and modification documents
• Distribute contract documentation
• Provide support in creation of databases, spreadsheets, etc., to track contracting status and creation of reports and/or PowerPoint charts using data pulled from existing systems including, but not limited to, Automated Contracting Preparation System (ACPS), Automated Business Services System (ABSS), FMSuite, and Contracting Information Database System (CIDS)
• Support contract closeout activities
• Collect data for audit and/or report requests
• Interact and coordinate with Defense Financial Accounting System (DFAS) on payments
• Create, retrieve and request contracting report
• Produce copies of acquisition documentation
• Track contract milestones
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance

  Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition

  • Knowledge in the government Contracting Writing System (ConWrite), COINT, FedBizOps, Electronic Document Access (EDA), Federal Procurement Data System-Next Generation (FPDS-NG), AF Data Services

Additional Information:

The expected annual salary range: $140k - $150k 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.

Must 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.

Must 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.