Policy Advisor/Subject Matter Expert

Applied Research Solutions is searching for a Policy Advisor/Subject Matter Expert in Richmond, VA supporting DLA.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the government in monitoring the actions and decisions of the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act and pending HFC restrictions/phase down, and develop recommendations and procedures for potential management of HFC products by the ODS Office.
• Analysis of current and future DoD requirements of HFC’s with upcoming requirements/regulations for restrictions/ phase down under the AIM Act.
• Analysis of current and future DoD requirements for disposition of ODS and HFC that cannot be consumed or economically reclaimed by DoD.
• Research, analysis, and rating of existing ODS and HFC destruction technologies to assess technical efficiency and economic viability.
• Analysis of disposition of compressed gas cylinders as they relate to storage, transportation, disposal, and destruction of ODS and HFC.
• Developing reports, fact sheets, and point papers.
• Participating in conferences and meetings.
• Develop a method and format for potential monthly HFC reports.
• Conduct or support the conduct of studies and analyses to determine on-going military services/government agency ODS and HFC requirements.
• Monitor domestic and international studies, policies, and agreements pertaining to ODS and HFC.
• Monitor domestic and international determinations/development of technically feasible, financially supportable, and effective processes for ODS and HFC banking or destruction/conversion.
• Support the preparation of inter/intra-agency service agreements and operating agreements between the ODSR and foreign governments and their contractors operating remote collection and storage sites for ODS products.
• Prepare, update, and maintain ODS and HFC-related policies, processes, and procedures documents and flow charts.
• All documents should be in Microsoft Office (Word, Visio) format unless otherwise requested or approved by the contracting officer’s representative (COR).
• Develop system requirements to expand the ODS web application to include potential expansion to include HFC’s.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical experience required:

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  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance Required

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  BA/BS and 15 years of experience, 5 of which must be in Ozone Depleting Substances, ability to maintain a clearance, Knowledge of American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

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.

ARS is requiring that all employees present proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of employment. ARS is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who are unable to be vaccinated for religious or medical reasons should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to engage in the interactive process and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations ARS is able to offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)