Junior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Junior Program Manager to join our team at Hanscom AFB, in Bedford, Massachusetts. ARS is recognized as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across our focused markets for continuous mission support. We have been a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020 and believe that prioritizing our employees is crucial to our success. We foster a culture where employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our employees are motivated by a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret clearance is required
BA/BS, 4 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, or 8 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions.

Responsibilities

Possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
Possess the knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.).
Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Other duties as assigned.