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Description

ARS is seeking a FMS Principal Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/PEO Digital Directorate (AFLCMC/HB). The Air Force Program Execution Office for PEO Digital (AFPEO/HB) has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to manage and execute the modernization, development, testing, production, fielding, and sustainment of the PEO Digital portfolio, which includes over 130 programs for the United States Air Force (USAF) and foreign allies. AFLCMC/PEO Digital Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA with geographically separated operating units CONUS and OCONUS.

In this Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) role, you will provide expert-level support to Department of Defense (DoD) programs by assisting government leadership with decision-making, planning, and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle. You will apply your 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.

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 FMS Principal Program Manager at ARS, you will:

+ Support cost, schedule, and performance objectives for acquisition and development efforts across the program lifecycle.

+ Assist in developing and implementing acquisition strategies, including those aligned with DoD and AF guidance (e.g., DoDI 5000.02, 5000.80, 5000.81).

+ Advise the Program Manager (PM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to maintain acquisition battle rhythm and successful program execution.

+ Interpret, organize, and execute acquisition project assignments; identify and advise on issues with potential impact to cost, schedule, or technical performance.

+ Outline and resolve policy disconnects, apply acquisition directives, and support process improvement initiatives.

+ Develop, review, and maintain program acquisition documentation, including APBs, ADM, LCSPs, MARs, RDOCs, RDT&E documents, and milestone decision briefings.

+ Support the development and submission of acquisition reports and program documents in accordance with DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, and AFPAM 63-128.

+ Prepare and present program status briefings to senior leadership.

+ Will perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

+ **Experience:** 10+ years in a DoD environment.

+ **Education:** BA/BS degree or Master's degree preferred.

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

+ **Certifications:** PMP Certificate preferred.

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

_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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