Junior Program Manager

Applied Res; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Junior Program Manager located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, Massachusetts. This role requires a U.S.

citizen with an active Top-Secret clearance and SCI eligibility, and the ability to pass SAP background screening. In this position you will support DoD acquisition programs, assist with cost, schedule, and performance objectives, and prepare program documentation for reviews.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI eligibility.
• Pass SAP background screening.
• BA/BS with 4 years' experience in the discipline, or 8 years with proper certifications.

Responsibilities

• Know DoDI 5000.02 and AFI 63-101/20-101; know roles within DoD/AF.
• Analyze qualitative/quantitative program effectiveness and productivity.
• Assist in cost, schedule, and performance Baselines; propose viable solutions.
• Prepare quality program documentation (briefings, plans, reports).
• Plan, research, analyze system acquisition for development/ deployment.
• Support and develop acquisition reports and program reviews.
• Support briefings/schedules of program status to senior management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI eligibility

Background check readiness

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Junior Program Manager located at Hanscom AFB, in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role requires employees have a Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. The employee must pass a background screening for SAP.

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.

Responsibilities include:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Possess knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Possess the knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager 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.).
• 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 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required
• Pass background screening for SAP
• BA/BS, 4 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, or 8 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions.

The expected annual salary range: $110k - $135k. 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 check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall 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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall 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.

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