Integrated Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

1d•$164,000 - $190,000

About The Position

We're looking for experienced Program Managers to support the planning, execution, and oversight of complex Air Force acquisition programs. In this role, you'll help ensure programs remain on track by monitoring cost, schedule, and performance while providing recommendations to leadership that support mission success. 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

10+ years of experience as a Program Manager within a DoD environment.
Active Secret clearance. Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance. (Position may require a SCI)
Bachelor's and or Master's Degree
Must be a US citizen.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and support all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, including system development, production, fielding, and sustainment of weapon systems and associated technologies.
Analyze program performance using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate cost, schedule, risk, and overall program health.
Identify program risks, recommend practical solutions, and develop alternative courses of action to keep acquisition efforts aligned with program objectives.
Prepare and deliver clear, professional acquisition documentation, including executive briefings, reports, schedules, program plans, and decision support materials for government leadership.
Develop and maintain required acquisition reports and documentation, including DAES, MAR, IMP, IMS, and other statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), milestone reviews, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews, executive leadership meetings, and other acquisition events.
Coordinate with cross-functional government and contractor teams to track program execution and communicate program status to senior leadership.
Apply knowledge of DoD 5000 Series acquisition guidance, acquisition best practices, and program management principles to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Coordinating as Action Officer for key presentations such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, current year spend plans and other high level task management.
Cross coordination of schedules, risk management and key team management tools.
Lead and coordinate all preparatory work for key team meetings.
Other duties as assigned.