Job Description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/ISR SOF (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Special Operations (PEO ISR SOF) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the ISR SOF portfolio, which includes over 200 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO ISR SOF is headquartered at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

This position supports the FMS Division (AWACS (E3)) supporting the Japan (JASDF), as part of the International Airborne Battle Management Command and Control (FMS) Division; AFLMC(WIW). The WIW Division located at Tinker AFB (OK), and Hanscom AFB (MA), with dispersed support at Eglin AFB, Seattle WA, San Antonio TX and several OCONUS positions.

This is a full-time role in San Antonio, TX.

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.

Why This Role Matters:

The selected candidate will provide senior-level acquisition logistics and sustainment support throughout the weapon system lifecycle. Responsibilities include developing logistics strategies, sustainment plans, business case analyses, acquisition documentation, and lifecycle support solutions to ensure operational readiness and mission success across complex Air Force programs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Determine and correlate requirements for funding, manpower, materiel, facilities, and services with program objectives and acquisition plans.
• Coordinate with Product Support Managers and other stakeholders to maintain comprehensive logistics and sustainment plans, including support to joint and coalition partners.
• Support the development and execution of life cycle logistics strategies for weap meet mission requirements.
• Provide analytical support for logistics metrics, sustainment reviews, and program assessments.
• Assist in the planning, evaluation, and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies.
• Develop and maintain acquisition and sustainment documentation supporting all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver briefings supporting acquisition milestones, sustainment reviews, and program decision events.
• Conduct Business Case Analyses (BCAs), trade studies, market research, and other logistics analyses in support of program objectives.
• Provide logistics support to acquisition planning activities, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and other acquisition documentation.
• Develop Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSPs), Product Support BCAs, Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) packages, Source of Repair Assignment (SORA) packages, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plans.
• Support asset visibility, supply chain management, and logistics data analysis activities to ensure sustainment readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and support acquisition milestone documentation, program assessments, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies, Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) briefings, Economic Security and Industrial Studies (ESIS), and related program documentation.
• Provide logistics expertise supporting system delivery, deployment planning, depot activation, modification programs, and sustainment transitions. On systems and associated support equipment.
• Identify, assess, and resolve sustainment and product support challenges impacting program execution.
• Develop, manage, and adjust logistics plans, schedules, and program documentation,
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold an active Secret Clearance
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems acquisition principles, policies, and practices as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75.
• Experience supporting acquisition logistics, sustainment planning, product support, and lifecycle management activities.
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle processes, milestone reviews, and sustainment planning requirements.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation, logistics studies, business case analyses, and program management briefings.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in a professional discipline from an accredited educational program and 12 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD OR

• • 15 years of directly related experience, 8 of which must be in DoD

• Experience supporting Air Force acquisition organizations and weapon system sustainment programs.
• Experience supporting AWACS, Wedgetail, airborne command and control, ISR, or special operations programs.
• Experience with depot maintenance planning, DMSMS management, product support strategies, and supply chain analytics.

Technical Skills

• Life Cycle Sustainment Planning (LCSP)
• Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)
• Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP)
• Product Support Management
• Business Case Analysis (BCA)
• DoDI 5000.02 and DoDI 5000.75
• Acquisition Strategy Development
• Depot Source of Repair (DSOR)
• Source of Repair Assignment (SORA)
• Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS)
• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Data Analysis
• Asset Visibility Management
• Acquisition Documentation Development
• Request for Proposal (RFP) Support
• Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)

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.