• Senior Program Manager

    Applied Research Solutions (Bedford, MA)


    Description

    ARS is currently searching for a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB for the Aerial Networks Division. This division primary mission acquires, fields, and sustains networks, integrated information systems, enterprise services, and applications to support the Global Information Grid (GIG) capabilities. These systems facilitate communication between land, naval, air, and space warfare forces. The Division develops capabilities for voice, video, and data networks focused on joint and coalition warfighter needs to enable a worldwide net-centric operations.

     

    Why Work with us?

     

    Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

    As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will:

    + Utilize your expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.

    + Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.

    + Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition, including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.

    + Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

    + Develop and support acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).

    + Participate in program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.

    + Coordinate key presentations and manage high-level tasks such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and current year spend plans.

    + Lead preparatory work for team meetings and manage cross-functional schedules, risk management, and team tools.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + **Experience:** Program Manager, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment.

    + **Education:** BA/BS degree preferred.

    + **Security Clearance:** Active Secret Security Clearance.

    + **Certifications:** PMP Certificate preferred.

    + **Citizenship:** Must be a US citizen.

    Additional Information:

    _All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, including criminal history and identity check._

     

    _Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities._

     

    _Must abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans._

    Qualifications

    Skills

    Preferred

    + **Software:** Intermediate

    + **SharePoint:** Intermediate

     

    Behaviors

    Preferred

    + **Detail Oriented:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

    + **Team Player:** Works well as a member of a group

    + **Functional Expert:** Considered a thought leader on a subject

     

    Motivations

    Preferred

    + **Flexibility:** Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

    + **Self-Starter:** Inspired to perform without outside help

    + **Ability to Make an Impact:** Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    Education

    Preferred

    + Bachelors or better in Computer Science

     

    Licenses & Certifications

    Preferred

    + PMP

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

     

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