Administrative Support Specialist (Personnel Operations)
Company: Applied Research Solutions
Location: Bedford
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We’re seeking an experienced Administrative Support Specialist
to step into a highly visible role supporting an Air Force front
office group, where your expertise and working knowledge of Air
Force programs will directly influence strategic personnel
decisions and elevate workforce excellence across the organization.
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 but not limited to: Training Management:
Proficiency in utilizing and managing training management systems
like ETMS (Enterprise Training Management System) and MyLearning
for government civilians, military, and contractors. Experience
with and proficiency in monitoring and tracking military Total
Force Awareness Training (TFAT). Monitoring Continuous Learning
Points (CLPs) for all members of the Directorate. Curriculum
Development & Delivery: Experience in developing and delivering
training programs, including ancillary training materials and
resources. Military Personnel: Proficiency in Military Personnel
Data System (MilPDS), MyEval, MyDecs, Assignment Management System
(AMS), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA). Familiarity
with Career Field Education and Training Plans (CFETPs) and other
frameworks for managing career progression and professional
development within a specific field. Awards and Recognition:
Experience managing the nomination and processing of awards and
decorations (Awards, Decs), including performance-based awards
(OPBs, EPBs) and recognition programs. Will work back fill actions
for military (officers and enlisted) with projected departure dates
and assist unit leaders/supervisors in assessing qualifications of
possible fill candidates and availability for candidates to
permanent change of station or permanent change of assignment.
Assist the Military Deputy with all Officer Performance Briefs
(OPB) and Enlisted Performance Briefs (OPB). Coordination for the
USAF Vulnerable to Move (VML) Cycles(s) for the Directorate.
Execution and tracking of all AF Form 2096’s within the
Directorate. Management and coordination of all Officer and
Enlisted Boards / Capital Nominations (CAPNOM) for the Directorate,
in conjunction with the Military Deputy / Deputy PEO. This includes
Stratification Boards, Awards, Enlisted Force Distribution Panels,
and more. Monitor all Officer PCA’s / PCS’s for the Directorate.
Front Office Admin: Will assist FOG by providing advisory
assistance and support for the development, population and
maintenance of databases for the storage, retrieval, and tracking
of key division metrics, and other division data as required. Will
assist the FOG by providing both written and oral recommendations
for process & product improvements for government considerations.
Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and
provide management documentation (briefings, documents, etc.) as
needed to administratively support Human Resource activities. Shall
be able to research and assess issues and develop and support
management as needed by the organization concerning Human
Resources. Will perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements: On Site – 5 Days
a Week Must be a U.S. Citizen Experience as a Unit Training Manager
/ Military Admin with at least 3 years in DoD environment. Active
Secret Security Clearance required to start Bachelor's Degree
Possesses the ability to work independently and apply the proper
procedures and processes related to their area of expertise. Shall
also possess the ability to solve problems and troubleshoot various
situations to develop successful outcomes within established
program/project guidelines (Program Office and Staff Level Support
interface). The expected annual salary range: $110,000 to $125,000.
Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities,
candidates 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.
Keywords: Applied Research Solutions, Boston , Administrative Support Specialist (Personnel Operations), Human Resources , Bedford, Massachusetts
