Senior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Dayton, OH

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About The Position

ARS is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support full-spectrum security operations and classified program requirements for the Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS). The role supports CROWS leadership in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and executing program management initiatives covering cost, schedule, performance, requirements, strategic communications, and organizational reporting. The Senior Program Manager works with CROWS leadership, team leads, cyber focus teams, program office representatives, and other stakeholders to maintain visibility into program execution and support informed decisions. The position requires experience in U.S. Air Force weapon systems acquisition, preparing and delivering senior executive-level briefings, and project management certification or training. The candidate must meet one of the stated experience and education pathways, be a U.S. citizen, and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance with a Tier 5 investigation. Employment is contingent upon a successful background investigation. Applied Research Solutions describes itself as a provider of technically integrated solutions and mission support. The company states that it prioritizes employees and offers a culture intended to support career goals and work/life balance, along with a competitive benefits package, awards and recognition, and personalized attention from senior managers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess and maintain an active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance; Tier 5 investigation required.
One of the following education and experience pathways is required: a master’s or doctorate degree in a related field and at least 10 years of relevant technical/professional experience, including at least 5 years in the DoD; a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 12 years of relevant technical/professional experience, including at least 5 years in the DoD; or at least 15 years of directly related experience, including at least 8 years in the DoD.
Experience in U.S. Air Force weapon systems acquisition.
Experience preparing and delivering senior executive-level briefings.
Project management certification or training.
Demonstrated senior-level expertise, independent judgment, and ability to oversee or guide junior and journeyman personnel.
Advanced knowledge of program management standards, procedures, and practices, with ability to work across program office, enterprise, and staff-level organizations.
Strong skills in program planning, cost and schedule tracking, written communications, stakeholder coordination, meeting support, and action management.
Successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check.

Responsibilities

Assist CROWS leadership with managing projects and programs against established cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
Coordinate with CROWS management, team leads, program office representatives, and extended stakeholders to prepare working group, leadership, and strategic meetings.
Support DoD and Department of the Air Force program and project analysis, planning, organization, and execution activities.
Assist with reviewing, developing, and implementing program policies, guidance, and operating instructions.
Coordinate with team leads, cyber focus teams, and members to update and prioritize program action plans.
Maintain the CROWS five-year budget and program schedules, ensuring alignment with current action plans.
Develop and coordinate strategic and executive-level briefings for CROWS leadership and senior stakeholders, including AFLCMC/CC, SAF/AQ, and AFLCMC/FM.
Plan and support meetings, telecommunications, and coordination with internal and external organizations.
Support CROWS leadership in administering and improving the requirements management process flow.
Coordinate and maintain monthly activity, year-in-review, historical, quad-chart, and other program reports.
Manage the CROWS workflow box and track correspondence, assignments, and follow-up actions.
Prepare, review, and update CROWS operating instructions.
Maintain action item trackers for key leadership and program meetings; record, assign, and monitor action item completion.
Document and maintain lessons learned to support continuous process improvement.
Provide additional program execution and leadership support as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.