Principal Acquisition Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

5d•$175,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Principal Acquisition Program Manager to work at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts. The role requires employee pass background screening for SAP and involves extensive use of DoD 5000, with strong expertise in DoD 5000 within an Air Force setting. The position supports acquisition and program efforts through analysis, planning, evaluation, recommendations, and expert issue resolution. It applies knowledge of organizational missions, acquisition management, modernization planning, program management, budget and finance principles, and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Executing (PPBE) process. The employee reviews acquisition documents and provides an enterprise-level perspective to promote consistency, accuracy, and an integrated system-of-systems approach across the division. Other duties may be assigned. Applied Research Solutions describes itself as a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. It emphasizes employee career development, work-life balance, competitive benefits, awards and recognition, and personalized attention from senior managers. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity checks.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to access SAP.
Master's degree.
15 years of general work experience, including 10 years in acquisition program management.
Strong expertise in DoD 5000 within an Air Force setting.

Responsibilities

Use DoD 5000 extensively, applying strong expertise within an Air Force setting.
Investigate, analyze, plan, evaluate, draft, and/or recommend solutions for project and program efforts.
Provide expert-level issue resolution and recommendations to achieve desired program outcomes.
Apply broad knowledge of organizational missions and programs, including acquisition management and modernization planning.
Apply expertise in acquisition management, program management, budget and finance principles and methodologies, modernization planning, and the PPBE process.
Review initial and revised acquisition documents and provide an enterprise-level perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Comment on acquisition documentation to add enterprise-level value and facilitate an integrated, system-of-systems approach across the division.
Perform other duties as assigned.