Senior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions•Bedford, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support the Tactical Air Traffic Control Command and Control Operations System (TACOS) within the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Electronic Systems Directorate (AFLCMC/PEO ES). This directorate is responsible for the modernization, development, testing, production, and sustainment of over 140 programs for the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and its allies, playing a crucial role in advancing the Air Force's mission. ARS is recognized as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology to ensure continuous mission support. As a recipient of a Best Places to Work nomination since 2020, ARS values its career-driven professionals and is committed to delivering state-of-the-art results. The company fosters a culture that prioritizes employee well-being, offering a work-life balance, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in the DOD, OR, 15 years of directly related experience, eight of which must be in the DOD.
Active Secret Clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
PMP Certificate preferred.
DoD Acquisition Program Management
Acquisition Strategy Development (ASP)
Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) development
Statement of Work (SOW) development
Program planning, execution, and scheduling
Cost, schedule, and performance management
Milestone documentation and acquisition lifecycle support
Source selection support
Leadership briefings and executive-level presentations
Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint

Nice To Haves

PMP Certificate

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Apply technical and/or professional expertise to ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations, contribute to mission success, and help deliver critical capabilities to the warfighter.
Drive cost and schedule efficiencies in acquisition and program management.
Manage cloud-based systems for cost projections and performance tracking.
Apply Agile, CI/CD, DevSecOps, and DevOps methodologies.
Ensure compliance with DoD acquisition policies (DoDI 5000.02 & 5000.75).
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of acquisition programs.
Develop and present acquisition documentation, briefings, and reports.
Support Program Managers in executing acquisition strategies and maintaining program battle rhythm.
Guide contract execution, assessing program health to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Assist in RFP development, including SOWs, SRDs, and CDRLs.
Review acquisition documents for accuracy and consistency.
Collaborate with government and contractors on acquisition execution.
Provide strategic acquisition guidance and policy interpretation.
Support risk management planning, including mitigation strategies.
Develop statutory and regulatory acquisition reports.
Utilize financial and acquisition systems (CCaR, IDECS, EDA) for funding management.
Track contractor deliverables, schedules, and program integration.
Monitor IT system interfaces and assist in contract communications.
Stay updated on DoD acquisition reforms and Air Force policies.
Ensure MPE systems align with operational testing and OFP requirements.
Assess Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and contract modifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.