Tactical Data Link Equipment Management Specialist

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Tactical Data Link Terminal Equipment Management Specialist for HNA (Aerial and Tactical Networks) to work at Hanscom AFB on a hybrid schedule.

The Tactical Data Link Terminal Equipment Management Specialist supports Aerial Networks Division by providing critical expertise for tactical data links (TDL). This position is essential to manage the increasing complexity and workload associated with TDL integration, maintenance, and training, which will ensure network availability and enhance warfighter communication capabilities.

The Aerial Networks Division's TDL portfolio has expanded significantly in both the number and intricacy of its systems, requiring a dedicated Equipment Specialist to oversee the entire lifecycle of TDL systems, from initial planning and integration to long-term sustainment.

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:

Front-End System Integration and Planning

• Provides essential expertise during the initial phases of TDL system fielding. This includes conducting in-depth analysis of operational requirements, ensuring new systems are compatible with existing architecture, and developing integration plans.

• Unit Engagement and Modernization Plan Assistance: Serves as a key point of contact for operational units, guiding them through the complexities of the TDL ecosystem and assisting in the development of robust modernization and acquisition plans.

Comprehensive Equipment and Material Management

• Spares, Repair Parts, and Non-Standard Part Procurement: Oversees the entire TDL supply chain, including the procurement of initial spares, repair parts, and hard-to-find non-standard or obsolete components. This is a complex task that involves navigating Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues and identifying suitable replacements to avoid mission degradation.

• Inventory and Requisition Management: Responsible for the efficient management of TDL-specific inventory, including the redistribution of excess spares and the meticulous tracking of requisitions to ensure timely fulfillment for operational units.

System Fielding and Deployment Oversight

• Fielding and Installation Management: Coordinates all TDL system fielding and installation activities. Ensures compliance with technical orders and cybersecurity regulations for both stateside and deployed locations.

Sustainment and Lifecycle Support

• Maintenance, Repair, and Technical Support: Focal point for all TDL sustainment activities, including coordinating repair and return programs, managing contractor-furnished support, and ensuring the availability of technical documentation and support equipment.

• Training and Training Devices: Works in concert with training teams to ensure that equipment considerations are fully integrated into training programs and that all necessary TDL training devices and publications are provided and maintained.

• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience executing ILS support for DoD Acquisition programs.
• Self-starter: ability to receive broad guidance and objectives and independently decompose them into detailed, actionable tasks; ability to adjust in a fluid environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and team building skills with demonstrated ability to build consensus in a government/contractor team environment.
• General understanding of DoD Space Operations and Space Systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must hold an active Secret Clearance
• 12 years of directly relevant experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, OR, BA/BS degree and 8 years of experience, 4 of which must be in the DoD.

The annual salary range: $130k - $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.

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.