Program Manager (CON-IT Site Representative)

Applied Research Solutions has an immediate need for a CON-IT Site Representative (Program Manager) to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

AFLCMC/PK is headquartered at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. The mission of AFLCMC/PK is: Contracting Professionals delivering war-winning capabilities through premier business advice; providing agile, innovative, responsive business solutions; and delivering Dominant Airpower.

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:

• Solely responsible for data migration support.
• Assistwith beta testing new CWS versions as required; shall be available for travel within the CONUS for USAF trainings specific toCON-IT; and shall support the development of an initial roll-outCON-ITtraining plan for the most effective rapid deployment through AFLCMC/PK at WPAFB.
• Conduct hands-on training classes for CWSs including teaching required courses IAW this PWS, developing and presenting training plans, and providing training in a CWS administrator con
• Develop electronic training materials with Government-supported software packages including but not limited to Blackboard and PDF/MS PowerPoint training modules.
• Provide feedback and planning oversight for training support purposes.
• Present Introduction to the CWS (ConWriteand/orCON-IT)Courseon an ongoing basis.
• Develop/craft courses to address system tool refinements, as well as to mitigate user-error trendsidentified by the CWS Help Desk.
• Support the AFLCMC/PZCY help desk asrequired, including but not limited to: CWS help desk support; troubleshooting common user problems; researching out-of-balance contracts; auditing various contract records; and reporting findings to AFLCMC/PZCY team members and/or outside users.
• Analyze help desk ticket submissions to identify user-error trends and PZCYcontinuous improvement opportunities, and to provide support on any other identified tasks.
• Responsible forscheduling training classes for Wright-Patterson AFB personnel and support contractors; maintaining records of training class attendance; and maintaining files and forms within established file plans.
• Serve as backups for each other for software deploymentsupport, andhelp desk support; and limited backup for training support, and administrative tasks.
• Gain andmaintain proficiency withCON-ITas the system is developed and deployed, in tandem with AFLCMC/PZCY’s expertise.
• Provide project managementexpertise through reporting, scheduling, and leading meetings to align efforts of directorates and divisions with AFLCMC migration goals.
• Takeinitiativeand complete the mission as requested.
• Interpret and provide guidance to AFLCMCcontracting and CWS administrator personnel relating to Federal, DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, andprivate-sectorcontracting principles, laws, statutes, executive orders, regulations, and procedures.
• Assistwith maintaining a centralized training SharePoint page.
• Support integration of data analytics and CWS information into reports as required by AFLCMC/PZCY.
• May augment theConWritehelpdesk during the course of normal operations, as required.
• Support leading AFLCMC/PK data migration from legacy CWSs toCON-IT.This data migration shall include, but is not limited to, supporting the revisions and implementation of an AFLCMC/PK CWS data migration plan.
• Communicate and collaborate with otherCON-ITsite representatives (also known as site leads) to integrate efforts across technical and contracting functional teams.
• Identifyand advise users on tactical solutions to issues they encounter transferring data from the legacy CWSs to theCON-IT
• Assist and help resolve any problemsusers experience in order to keep migration actions on schedule.
• Support technical information needed to carry out the migration process, data standards, data sequencing, and other issues with migration.
• Create, recommend, and implement solutions to problems to make migratingcontracts Project Data Sheet (PDS)-compliant.
• Formulate and deliver functionalcontracting recommendations to multiple levels within the enterprise (divisions, directorates, AFLCMC/PZCY, AFLCMC, AFMC,ConWriteProgram Management Office (PMO),CON-ITPMO, and SAF/AQCI).
• Resolve migration issues and create new reports within automated migration tools. The Contractor shall operate contract reporting systems, input and retrieve data from them, and solve problems related to them.
• Operatethe entireConWritesuite of applications, including, but not limited to,ConMove,ConAdmin,ConWrite,ConAward,ConWriteMigration Data Cleansing Assistant, and Endgame to perform assigned tasks to assist with database cleanup and maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Clearance: Secret
• Must be US Citizen
• MA/MS and ten (10) years relevant work experience or
• BA/BS and twelve (12) years relevant work experience or
• Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience
• Specialized knowledge required:
  • Tenyears of Government Weapon Systems contracting and leadership experience with progressively increasing responsibility. This experience can be either through Federal or Industry employment in a major defense acquisition program.
  • Familiaritywith theFAR.
  • Previously held anunlimited contracting officer’s warrant or a Certified Professional Contract Manager certification through the National Contract Management Association.
  • Demonstrable hands-on workingknowledge and experience in CWSs; specific experience working withConWriteis preferred, but if candidate has no experience withConWrite, they will need to come up-to-speed and learn the system through self-study within the first two weeks on the job.
  • Workingknowledge of data analysis techniques and be highly skilled in both verbal and written communication.
  • Demonstratea mastery of Federal, DoD, USAF, AFMC, AFLCMC, andprivate-sectorcontracting principles, laws, statutes, Executive Orders, regulations, and procedures.
  • Demonstratedability to take initiative and complete the mission with progressive levels of responsibility in prior positions held.
  • Hands-on working knowledge of and experience with Governmentcontract reporting systems, including how these systems communicate and what type of data they hold; these contract reporting systems include, but are not limited to, the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), System for Award Management (SAM), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and Electronic Data Access (EDA).
  • Working knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) 850 and Procurement Data Standards (PDSs),orquickly become familiar within four weeks of hire through self-study in order to meet contract

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to lift 15 lbs.
• May be required to stand and walk two (2) hours a day
• Some travel may be required

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.