Technologies Principal/Strategic Plans

Applied Research Solutions is seeking Technologies Principal/Strategic Plans candidates to work within HNI at Hanscom, AFB. The C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) focuses on providing enterprise support to Air Force, Air National Guard (ANG), and Air Force Reserve installations and bases. The office also provides technical and policy support and provides C3I infrastructure for the USAF enterprise applications. 

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 will include:

This Principal must be capable of applying extensive expertise to solve complex EITaaS problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Must be capable of applying expertise to identify and resolve complex problems independently. Must understand and apply principles, concepts, practices, and standards. Must be capable of developing solutions to a variety of complex problems and perform work under general direction. Must be capable to plan schedules and arrange activities in support of efficiently accomplishing objectives.

• Lead efforts within assigned EITaaS functional areas in support of developing Strategic Plans and providing expert recommendations in Networking / Telecom models.


• Define Service Life Cycle and Process Governance and develops Oversight and Management Plans.


• Provide requirements and Service Level Agreement definitions. Assists in planning, documenting, and reviewing proposed Application Migration Strategies.


• Assists in the development of a strategic plan with the vision, goals, and objectives applicable to their functional area of expertise.


• Provide expert consulting to assist the government in defining EITaaS specific Cyber Security requirements, definitions and provides support in appropriately applying these concepts in the AFNet RMF.


• Provide expertise to assist in the implementation of EITaaS Transition and strategies to normalize Operations Support.


• Provide functional area expertise to stakeholder communication strategies.


• Will perform other tasks as assigned. 

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

• Advanced Degree (MA/MS) 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 years of which must be in the DoD


• or a BA/BS degree and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD


• or 25 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 10 of which must be in the DoD


• Active Secret Security Clearance


• Must be a US citizen

The expected annual salary range: $192k - $220k. 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.

The 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.