Senior Program Manager

ARS is currently searching for a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This will require a Top-Secret Clearance. This is for the Link 22 Program within Aerial and Tactical Networks.

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.

As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will:

• Utilize your expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition, including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
• Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and support acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
• Participate in program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Coordinate key presentations and manage high-level tasks such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and current year spend plans.
• Lead preparatory work for team meetings and manage cross-functional schedules, risk management, and team tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Program Manager, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment.
• Education: BA/BS degree preferred.
• Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance,
• Certifications: PMP Certificate preferred.
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

The expected annual salary range: $160K - $180K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidate's experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.

Additional Information:

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.

Must 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.

Must 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.