Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Equipment Specialist to support critical Department of Defense mission requirements. This role provides technical and logistical support for equipment throughout its lifecycle, helping ensure assets are properly managed, maintained, documented, and available to support mission objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and experience working in a DoD or government environment.

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:

• Support maintenance management policy implementation, technical order management, and configuration control for NC3 systems.

• Review and recommend changes to system and product specifications for format, content, and compliance.

• Maintain, distribute, and manage drawing packages and revisions.

• Provide technical analysis of field, depot, and modification program issues.

• Participate in technical order reviews, audits (FCA, PCA), and compliance assessments.

• Prepare Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Technical Review Boards (TRBs).

• Track and manage deficiency reports (DRs), AFTO 22/252s, ECPs, ACSNs, RFD/RFWs, and other configuration documentation.

• Analyze maintenance data and forecast spares through R&M programs and DMSMS tracking.

• Perform vendor research for obsolete and hard-to-find parts; assemble technical data packages for sourcing and capability assessments.

• Provide technical input for provisioning, CPIN management, Support Equipment Recommendation Data (SERDs), and sustainment planning.

• Support troubleshooting of complex system or equipment problems in coordination with field, contractor, and organic maintenance teams.

• Participate in transition to digital technical order systems and support IMDS/REMIS setup.

• Develop and revise technical orders, interpret engineering data, and support sustainment and disposal planning for NC3-related systems.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Must have an active Top Secret Clearance
• BA/BS Degree, Master's preferred 
• 7 Years of relevant experience relating to managing equipment/materials within a DoD environment

Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of DoD configuration management processes and documentation

• Experience with Technical Orders, TCTOs, AFTO 22/252s, DRs, ECPs, and CCB processes

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, change orders, and maintenance manuals

• Familiarity with R&M analysis, provisioning, CPIN, and digital technical order systems

• Skilled in identifying DMSMS risks and sourcing hard-to-find parts and spares

The annual salary range: $125k-$135k. 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.