Program Manager Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead and develop teams within a dynamic Air Force Acquisitions environment. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and strategic planning to support mission-critical operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, particularly within the Department of Defense, and possess a strong ability to foster teamwork and assess program schedules and costs. Join a respected provider of integrated solutions that prioritizes employee growth and work/life balance, recognized as one of the best places to work since 2020.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Program Manager, with 3 years in a DoD environment.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor staff within an Air Force Acquisitions environment.
• Plan and analyze system acquisition phases to meet performance goals.

Skills

Program Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

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

About the Role:

Are you an experienced Program Manager with dynamic people leadership abilities? We're seeking a Program Manager to lead, mentor, and develop staff within an Air Force Acquisitions environment. The Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) acquires, fields, and sustains networks, information systems, and applications supporting the Global Information Grid (GIG), facilitating communication across land, naval, air, and space forces to enable worldwide net-centric operations.

Why Work with Us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is a respected provider of integrated solutions, delivering talent and technology across our markets for mission support. Recognized as a Best Places to Work since 2020, we prioritize our employees' career growth and work/life balance through competitive benefits, awards, and personalized management attention.

Responsibilities include:

• People leadership at all organizational levels.
• Fostering a strong team-focused environment.
• Supporting activities to assess program schedules and costs, recommending solutions, and exploring alternatives.
• Communicating effectively through oral and written means, including documentation and briefings.
• Planning, researching, analyzing, and assessing system acquisition phases—development, production, deployment—and formulating strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Supporting acquisition reports, program reviews, and management meetings.
• Coordinating schedules, risk management, and team activities.
• Leading preparatory work for key meetings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience:

• U.S. Citizen.
• 10+ years as a Program Manager, with at least 3 years in a DoD environment, or 15 years of related experience with relevant certifications, including 5 years in DoD.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work independently, apply proper procedures, troubleshoot, and develop successful outcomes within established guidelines. All positions require background checks, and compliance with federal regulations regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action is mandatory.

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