Program Manager Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

2d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Program Manager to provide support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center PEO (AFLCMC/ES). The Electronic Systems System (ESS) Division aka Force Protection Division's mission responsibility is to manage and execute the modernization, design, development, testing, fielding, and sustainment of the various software and hardware within the ESS Portfolio. This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, MA. This position is performed onsite at Hanscom AFB; the expectation is five days a week in office. The Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition programs.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Secret Security Clearance required
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field with 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD, OR 7 years of directly related experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD
DoD acquisition program management support across the acquisition lifecycle
Knowledge of FAR, DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and related acquisition guidance
Program risk management and acquisition reporting
Cost, schedule, and performance management
Development and review of acquisition documentation and milestone packages
Experience supporting IPTs, PMRs, and acquisition reviews
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, DevSecOps, and cloud-based systems
Experience with acquisition and financial systems, including CCaR, IDECS, EDA, and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of EVM analysis and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

Responsibilities

Support Government Program Managers in executing acquisition programs in accordance with FAR, DoDI 5000.02, and applicable Air Force guidance and regulations
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisition projects to support cost, schedule, and performance objectives
Provide acquisition program management support to Program Managers and IPT Leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and deliver operational capability
Support development and review of acquisition documentation including Acquisition Strategies, APBs, LCSPs, Risk Management Plans, milestone briefings, and other program documentation
Assist with preparation and review of acquisition reports including DAES, MARs, APBs, SARs, and other statutory and regulatory documentation
Support program risk management activities including risk identification, analysis, handling, monitoring, and execution of risk management boards and working groups
Develop and support briefings, schedules, status reports, graphics, and acquisition documentation for senior leadership
Support source selection activities including development of evaluation criteria, RFP documentation, CDRLs, SOWs, and source selection support documentation
Review acquisition and program documentation to ensure consistency, completeness, and compliance with applicable guidance
Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development processes in coordination with Government and contractor personnel
Assist with program integration activities, contractor deliverable tracking, and schedule management
Support preparation and submission of funding documentation including Purchase Requests, MIPRs, and related acquisition documentation
Monitor and support interface control and coordination between program systems and stakeholders
Provide guidance on acquisition policies, procedures, and program management best practices
Support operational planning, capability development, event integration, analysis, and reporting activities
Maintain awareness of DoD acquisition reform initiatives and recommend process improvements where applicable
Other duties as assigned