Weapons and Tactics Shop Vault Support F-15

The Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates, Inc (ARA) is seeking a full-time Weapons and Tactics Vault Support F-15 to provide support to the customer.

The right candidates will provide comprehensive security, vault management, and advanced program support at Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, and Langley AFB.

These roles ensure compliance with DoD and USAF security directives, maintain accountability of classified materials, manage vault operations, and support advanced program security requirements.

You will work closely with the unit Advanced Programs (AP) Office, Program Security Manager (PSM), Cyber-Security Liaison, and squadron leadership to enable mission readiness and compliance.

We are seeking to add the following number of right candidates to our teams at the following locations:

(1) Shaw AFB
(1) Mount Home

This position is contingent upon award of a contract expected in March 2026.

Essential Functions:


* Complete initial Activity Security Manager (ASM) training provided by unit Advanced Programs (AP) Office.


* Comply with all requirements as directed by unit AP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).


* Provide advice/guidance to the AP Program Security Manager (PSM) on squadron security issues.


* Assist PSM in developing and implementing security policies, plans, and procedures for all personnel and facilities that support advanced or special programs.


* Assist in the interpretation and proper application of squadron-specific or related Security Directives and Security Classification Guides.


* Research, interpret, analyze, and apply security guidelines from various sources for local application.


* Assist the Unit AP Cyber-Security Liaison by scheduling AIS maintenance, keeping inventory databases current, and conducting audits on Government-operated AIS equipment.


* Ensure initial and annual AIS training is conducted for all squadron AIS users.


* Report AIS violations to the unit AP office.


* Ensure all personnel comply with annual security training requirements and develop training material and lesson plans as required.


* Ensure all squadron personnel follow all plans and procedures, including facility SOPs, AIS Security Plan, Emergency Action Plan, and OPSEC plan.


* Conduct vault indoctrination briefings, WDO training, vault opening/closing procedures, and classified courier training as required.


* Prepare deployment plans and gather required documents for off-station aircraft events.


* Ensure foreign travel requirements are met before personnel travel to foreign countries.


* Obtain training and certification to act as a classified courier.


* Provide vault-related duties including compliance with DoDM 5205.07 vol’s 1-4, 1CD-705, SAP directives, SCGs, oversight of vault activities, updating checklists, maintaining access control systems, conducting self-inspections, monitoring facility discrepancies, maintaining account...