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The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking several full-time Standards and Evaluation Support Specialist to provide on-site support to the customer. The right candidates will provide comprehensive evaluation and testing administration support at Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, and Langley AFB. These roles ensure compliance with Air Force evaluation directives, maintain accountability of testing materials, update mandated systems, and produce required Stan/Eval reports for leadership. You will work closely with HARM, schedulers, training officers, Stan/Eval shops, Wing OSS, and squadron leadership to enable mission readiness and compliance and throughput.
We are looking to add the following number of candidates to the following locations:
(3) Shaw AFB
(4) Langley AFB
(2) Hill AFB
(1) Eglin AFB
Essential Functions:
Maintain accountability and control of flight-testing materials
Update data in PEX, GTIMS, or future Government-mandated equivalent systems, and locally developed computer database systems
Interface with HARM personnel to update the ARMS (or future Government-mandated equivalent systems)
Coordinate with the training officer to review and update student and permanent party records, folders, and grade books IAW applicable AFIs/AFMANs, associated MAJCOM Installation supplements, and locally developed guidance
Notify crewmembers, scheduling, and unit leadership of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements via e-mail, telephone, or in person
Perform testing for administrator duties/function for the unit
Conduct monthly reviews of aircrews entering the first month of evaluation eligibility period
Assist in the interpretation of AFIs/AFMANs and provide guidance to personnel assigned to Stan/Eval shops to help track training and readiness status of squadron personnel
Support Stan/Eval Government-assigned Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) personnel with EFB Program
Prepare and provide Stan/Eval products which may include but are not limited to: Evaluating testing status and trend data reports, AF Form 8 (Certificate of Aircrew Qualification), and Standardization Evaluation Board (SEB) reports every six months
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience working in a squadron (CAF FS/USAFWC/ASOS), group, or wing Stan/Eval program OR 6+ years of experience working in a DoD flying squadron, group, or wing Stan/Eval program in lieu of a degree
Experience using PEX or GTIMS or similar scheduling/evaluation program
Possess a Secret security clearance
Preferred Skills:
Have recent experience supporting CAF FS/AFWX/ASOS or wing Stan/Eval
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 Standards and Evaluation Support Specialist position.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Ranges: From $69,000-$86,000 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/.
Experience
Required
Less than 8 year(s): Relevant work experience in government standard / evaluations programs
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking several full-time Standards and Evaluation Support Specialist to provide on-site support to the customer. The right candidates will provide comprehensive evaluation and testing administration support at Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, and Langley AFB. These roles ensure compliance with Air Force evaluation directives, maintain accountability of testing materials, update mandated systems, and produce required Stan/Eval reports for leadership. You will work closely with HARM, schedulers, training officers, Stan/Eval shops, Wing OSS, and squadron leadership to enable mission readiness and compliance and throughput.
We are looking to add the following number of candidates to the following locations:
(3) Shaw AFB
(4) Langley AFB
(2) Hill AFB
(1) Eglin AFB
Essential Functions:
Maintain accountability and control of flight-testing materials
Update data in PEX, GTIMS, or future Government-mandated equivalent systems, and locally developed computer database systems
Interface with HARM personnel to update the ARMS (or future Government-mandated equivalent systems)
Coordinate with the training officer to review and update student and permanent party records, folders, and grade books IAW applicable AFIs/AFMANs, associated MAJCOM Installation supplements, and locally developed guidance
Notify crewmembers, scheduling, and unit leadership of upcoming and overdue testing, evaluation, and training requirements via e-mail, telephone, or in person
Perform testing for administrator duties/function for the unit
Conduct monthly reviews of aircrews entering the first month of evaluation eligibility period
Assist in the interpretation of AFIs/AFMANs and provide guidance to personnel assigned to Stan/Eval shops to help track training and readiness status of squadron personnel
Support Stan/Eval Government-assigned Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) personnel with EFB Program
Prepare and provide Stan/Eval products which may include but are not limited to: Evaluating testing status and trend data reports, AF Form 8 (Certificate of Aircrew Qualification), and Standardization Evaluation Board (SEB) reports every six months
Required Skills:
Bachelors degree with 0-2 years of experience working in a squadron (CAF FS/USAFWC/ASOS), group, or wing Stan/Eval program OR 6+ years of experience working in a DoD flying squadron, group, or wing Stan/Eval program in lieu of a degree
Experience using PEX or GTIMS or similar scheduling/evaluation program
Possess a Secret security clearance
Preferred Skills:
Have recent experience supporting CAF FS/AFWX/ASOS or wing Stan/Eval
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 Standards and Evaluation Support Specialist position.
Compensation & Benefits:
Pay Ranges: From $69,000-$86,000 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/.
Experience
Required
Less than 8 year(s): Relevant work experience in government standard / evaluations programs
Education
Preferred
Bachelors or better
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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