Instructor Of Digital Acquisitions

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Instructor of Digital Acquisitions who will be primarily responsible for supporting the Air Force Institute of Technology School of Systems & Logistics (AFIT/LS) directorate at WPAFB, OH. 

AFIT/LS is the Air Force's Sole provider of Professional Continuing Education (PCE) courses in the areas of Acquisition, Logistics, and Software Engineering. With more than 100 courses and seminars, the school plans, develops, and conducts courses and programs to satisfy the technical management educational needs of Logistics, Systems, and Acquisition Customers from the Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Agencies. More than 20,000 students receive education from AFIT/LS each Year.

The school currently offers Air Force courses ranging in length from two days to five weeks in the disciplines of Acquisition Management, Engineering Management, and Sustainment. It is also the leader in web-based education for the Acquisition and Logistics Workforce, providing the tools, skills, and abilities to manage the entire spectrum of a systems life cycle.

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:

• Assist in the development and administer Professional Continuing Education (PCE) developed to educate/train Joint service active duty, Reservist, and National Guard, Officers, Enlisted, and Civilians on tactical, strategic, and operational levels of AF/DoD Digital Acquisitions. 
• Interact with various course Sponsors, Subject Matter Experts, and Instructional Systems Designers to determine education needs to develop, maintain, and instruct course content appropriately. All curriculums are approved by the course leadership and designed to facilitate understanding and engagement in accordance with curriculum standards.
• Coordinate course offerings, document courses in accordance with Air Force and AFIT Policies and conduct Post-Offering Assessments. 
• Instruct students across multiple approved educational platforms and settings to include traditional In Residence/On-Site classrooms and Distance Learning (DL) services. 
• Available to travel and instruct at different locations, both CONUS and OCONUS as mission requires and approved by the Government.
• Participate in consultation efforts, and attend or participate in Workshops, Conferences, Technical Interchanges, or similar venues as approved by the Government on a case-by-case basis.
• Assist faculty and staff with Graduate-Level Research, including Literature Reviews, Data Collection, Technical Writing, Instruction, and other duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen 
• BS/BA degree; MS/MA degree in a STEM or management-related field is highly desired.
• Ten years of experience in project or program management.
• Experience with digital tools for project or program management highly desired.
• Understanding of the various cross-functional roles and responsibilities of all program office IPT members
• Knowledge of USAF acquisition and life-cycle management policies, guides, and directives.
• Experience in digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, digital modelling, or similar digital acquisition area highly desired
• Knowledge of USAF engineering policies, guides, and directives.
• Level III certification in Program Management or equivalent, highly desired
• Professional industry/commercial certification in Program Management from recognized experts (e.g. Project Management Institute (PMI) is highly desired.

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.