Non-Aviation Programs & Readiness (NPR) Support Specialist

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking several full-time Non-Aviation Programs & Readiness (NPR) Support Specialist will serve as the primary point of contact for administrative and readiness programs at the squadron level. Responsibilities include managing administrative support programs, ensuring compliance with AFIs and local SOPs, coordinating mobility and equipment management tasks, and supporting commander directives for unit readiness. This person will provide on-site support to the customer at the following locations:

(1) Shaw AFB
(1) Camp Bullus TX
(1) Davis Monthan AFB

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the primary POC to the squadron commander/director for administrative support programs (task management, health care, fitness, safety, ADPE accounts, security, supply, and civilian timecard program).


• Use and prepare documents IAW AFIs/AFMANs and local wing unit SOPs; serve as SME for all mandated administrative support programs.


• Ensure unit program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and squadron commander directives.


• Design communication plans to publicize unit program requirements, policies, and procedures.


• Serve as a unit liaison to military and civilian personnel offices; access MilPDS, BLSDM, and PRDA.


• Establish controls and suspense dates; monitor required actions/responses within deadlines.

Prepare and submit paperwork (timesheets, travel orders, file plans, supply requisitions) in coordination with the unit commander/director

Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience working in a DoD or USAF squadron-level or higher commander’s, director’s, or similar support staff OR 6-8 years of experience in lieu of a degree


• Active / Current Secret security clearance


• 2 years of experience working in a squadron/group/wing supply office or similar Government equipment maintenance position


• Must be a US citizen

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret clearance


• Have recent experience supporting DoD or USAF squadron-level or higher commander’s, director’s, or similar support staff

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 2000 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership generates greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Non-Aviation Programs & Readiness (NPR) Support Specialist position.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Ranges: From $55,000-$67,000 per year based on location, years of experience, degree and any special skills and knowledge that they may bring to the position.

ARA offers competitive benefits that address our employees’ needs now and in the future. Learn more about each of our benefits at https://www.ara.com/benefits/.