Unit Mobility Support Specialist

Unit Mobility Support Specialist professionals are sought by the Mission Concepts and Capabilities Division (MCC) of Applied Research Associates (ARA), Inc. The right candidate s will manage deployment and re‑deployment processes for squadron personnel and equipment, ensuring compliance with DoD, USAF, and COCOM guidance.

Responsibilities include coordinating pre‑deployment training, maintaining LOGMOD databases, validating TPFDD accuracy, and managing deployment reporting systems.

• Shaw AFB
• Langley AFB
• Davis Monthan AFB

• Prepare and process individuals for deployments/re‑deployments to/from combat zones, exercises, and other locations per DoD/AF guidance.
• Coordinate and schedule required pre‑deployment training; ensure worldwide mobility training and records compliance.
• Monitor processing of personnel/equipment through PDF and CDF.
• Maintain LOGMOD databases and build DSOE for all UTCs tasked for TDY, exercises, or deployments.
• Provide movement documentation and ESP Codes to DCC and resource advisor for orders and resupply.
• Provide mobility personnel/equipment data to Installation Deployment Officer (IDO).
• Validate squadron TPFDD accuracy.
• Recommend procurement of deployment equipment; maintain and distribute equipment per AFI guidance.
• Maintain mobility requirements and UTC packages; submit purchase requirements to leadership.
• Manage deployment reporting (UTC posturing, ART, AF‑IT, DRRS).
• Use LOGMOD and Excel to track mobility, logistics, training, and medical requirements.
• Coordinate travel with CTO, AMC liaison, and resource advisors.
• Coordinate with wing/base/higher HQ on mobility issues; maintain documentation IAW AFIs/AFMANs and supplements.
• Schedule pre‑departure training; provide UDM access to ACES and SFMIS.
• Coordinate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 2A training requirements for mobilizing personnel.

• Bachelors with 0‑2 years of experience working in a squadron‑level or higher mobility office with UDM or equivalent responsibilities OR 6‑8 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a non‑UDM role in a combat operational flying squadron.
• Valid Government Driver’s License.
• Current / Active Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

• Active Top Secret SCI clearance.
• Have recent experience supporting Squadron level or higher mobility office with UDM or equivalent.

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

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Pay Ranges:
From $60,000 - $74,000 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