Senior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions • Bedford, MA

5d • $150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

ARS is currently searching for a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in
Bedford, MA. This will require a Top-Secret Clearance.

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.

Requirements

• Experience: Program Manager, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment.
• Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance
• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Education: BA/BS degree preferred.
• Certifications: PMP Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level