Program Manager Specialist

Hanscom AFB, MA
200 Hanscom Dr
Bedford, MA 01730, USA

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic DoD acquisition environment at Hanscom Air Force Base? We are seeking a motivated Program Manager (Journeyman level) who thrives on challenging work and enjoys advancing complex defense programs. In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in program support to assess and guide cost, schedule, and performance baselines, recommend viable solutions, and shape alternative courses of action.

You will be instrumental in planning, researching, analyzing, and assessing system acquisition activities across development, production, and deployment phases, while formulating effective acquisition strategies that align with mission objectives.

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 utmost 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.

Responsibilities include:

• People leadership within the organization, on all levels.
• Strong team focus approach.
• The Candidate shall possess the knowledge of support activities that assist the Organization in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• The Program Manager shall be able to plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective acquisition strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. DAES, MAR, etc.). Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Cross coordination of schedules, risk management and key team management tools.
• Lead and coordinate all preparatory work for key team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager with at least 3 years in DoD environment. Or 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Description s, 5 of which must be in the DoD.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Bachelor's and or Master's Degree.

Possesses the knowledge, experience, and demonstrated ability to perform tasks related to the technical/professional discipline they are performing. Possesses the ability to work independently and apply the proper procedures and processes related to their area of expertise. Shall also possess the ability to problem solve and troubleshoot various situations to develop successful outcomes within established program/project guidelines (Program Office and Staff Level Support interface).

The expected annual salary range: $131k - $142k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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…