Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal

Job overview

The Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal role is onsite in Bedford, MA, supporting Air Force acquisition programs at Hanscom AFB. The annual salary range is $174,000 to $194,000. Applied Research Solutions delivers integrated talent and technology to support customer missions. The principal leads acquisition documentation, reporting, and coordination while advising program leadership on complex requirements. The role consolidates information, evaluates program performance, and supports senior-level decisions and compliance with DoD and Air Force acquisition processes.

What you'll do

• Apply DoD and Air Force acquisition policies and program management practices
• evaluate program performance, efficiency, and effectiveness
• monitor cost and schedule baselines and recommend solutions
• develop acquisition documentation, briefings, plans, and program products
• support DAES and MAR reporting
• support PMRs, senior-level meetings, acquisition reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews
• provide acquisition guidance and oversee junior and mid-level personnel
• establish division review and approval processes
• coordinate data calls and prepare leadership responses
• manage assignments and workloads.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

acquisition strategy

documentation principal

dod acquisition

air force programs

daes

mar

program management reviews

hanscom afb

bedford ma

applied research solutions

active secret clearance

u.s. citizenship

$174k-$194k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits package, professional growth opportunities, awards and recognition programs, and work/life balance support.

Why this role

Requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, plus either a master's degree with 15 years of relevant experience including 10 years supporting DoD, or a bachelor's degree with 20 years including 10 years supporting DoD.

About the employer

Applied Research Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.