Strategic Program Analyst - Cyber Capability Center - TS w/ SCI/SAP Eligibility

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Strategic Program Analyst 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:

• Perform an investigative analysis of current Cryptographic Modernization (CM) practices and provide recommendations to improve, streamline, and manage CM and sustainment efforts.
• Draft point papers, roadmaps, and presentations for HAF A6 use, aligning with senior leader and warfighter requirements.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on crypto implementation issues as requested. These included, not limited to, platform integration issues, impacts of decertification and replacement notices, fielding schedule impacts, background papers, briefing development support, and engagement with crypto stakeholders.
• Assist customer liaison with Crypto Modernization by conducting studies, analyzing data, and providing recommendations.
• Draft supporting documents like point papers and presentations to align with Strategic Cybersecurity Program (SCP) objectives and senior leader guidance.
• Assist the HAF A6 representative with assessments of existing and emerging radio and crypto devices against communication standards to ensure compliance and develop Sensitive but Unclassified guidance to reduce reliance on NSA High Assurance radio/cryptographic devices.
• 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.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with strategic level NSA, DoD, and DAF security policies and procedures as they pertain to cryptographic and keying material, associated classification guides pertaining to cryptographic algorithms, equipment, and COMSEC keying material.

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.