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Senior Program Manager

Applied Research SolutionsBedford | Massachusetts, United StatesOnsite

ARS is seeking a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
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 by helping guide successful program execution to maintain the acquisition battle rhythm and deliver warfighter capability
  • Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyzes overall program health and advises program leadership on options to maintain cost, schedule and performance objectives
  • Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management
  • Provide expert Program Management inputs to Request for Proposal (RFPs) including systems specs, Electronic Warfare Systems (SRDs), Statement of Work (SOWs), and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), and other RFP products
  • Review acquisition documents and provides comments with programmatic perspective to ensure consistency and accuracy. Documents may include, but are not limited to, ADMs, LCSP, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs and milestone decision briefings
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

  • Experience: Program Manager, with at least 15 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.

Life at Applied Research Solutions

Started in 2012, ARS is a growing small business serving the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, ARS delivers cyber solutions, information technology, intelligence solutions, logistics support services, research and education support, program management and engineering services support, scientific test, analysis, & evaluation, and space systems support. We specialize in providing fully-cleared professionals and subject matter experts to solve our customers most significant challenges. ARS is your trusted partner for all your technical service needs.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Prioritizes employee career goals and aspirations while maintaining work/life balance2. Industry competitive benefits package3. Awards and recognition program4. Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers5. Collaborative work environment6. Opportunities for professional growth and development7. Flexible work schedule options8. Recognition for outstanding performance9. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 202010. All positions subject to background investigations

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