• Senior Program Manager

    Applied Research Solutions (Bedford, MA)


    Description

    ARS is seeking a Senior Program Manager within the AFLCMC/HBG Group. The C2ISR Division is responsible for a diverse portfolio that provides "cradle-to grave" support for the U-2 aircraft, E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircraft, Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS), the Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) system and other C2ISR programs as they transition to sustainment. The C2ISR Division provides worldwide life cycle support across the spectrum of the C2ISR capabilities based enterprise; including supply, distribution, materiel management, acquisition, system engineering and maintenance, financial planning and budgeting, security, flight test, and contracting functions. The Global Network Systems (GNS) Branch (AFLCMC/ HBGW), located at Hanscom AFB, MA, is one of the numerous branches within the C2ISR Division and reports directly to the C2ISR/HBG Senior Materiel Leader. EPASS support is required to execute the major GNS programs in support of the C2ISR Division, to include: AF DCGS Network Infrastructure Transformation (NIT), Extended Tether Program (ETP), and Global Command and Control System – Air Force Infrastructure (GCCS-AF (I)).

     

    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:

    + Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development efforts.

    + Provide program level acquisition support to the Program Manager and Integrated Product Team Leads.

    + Support and develop various briefings of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

    + Support implementation and execution of acquisition and development effort processes in concert with Government and weapon system prime contractors.

    + Assist with the preparation of briefings, graphics and reports in direct support of the acquisition program management functions.

    + Provide services critical to Life Cycle Logistics and operational supportability.

    + Review and track prime contractor deliverables status and schedules.

    + Experience working with Mission Planning Independent Validation, Verification & Evaluation, FQT and Development Evaluations in software development.

    + Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    + **Experience:** Program Manager, with at least 20 years in a DoD environment.

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

    + **Security Clearance:** Active Top 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

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.