Program Manager Journeyman - Air Force Programs

Applied Res; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking Journeyman level Program Manager to support Air Force initiatives at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. You will work with DoD stakeholders to manage cost, schedule, and performance across complex acquisition programs.

The role requires 10+ years of DoD PM experience, an active Secret clearance, and a bachelor’s degree. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with DoD program management experience.
• 10+ years of DoD program management experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development.
• Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate contract execution.
• Develop program status briefings and schedules for senior management.
• Prepare RFP inputs including systems specs, SRDs, SOWs, and CDRLs.
• Review acquisition documents for DoD policy and consistency.
• Develop acquisition reports per DoDI 5000.02 and related guidance.
• Provide non-technical acquisition program management guidance per DoD directives.

Skills

Program management

DoD knowledge

Cost & schedule management

Acquisition processes

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

IDECS

CCaR

EDA

SOW/RFP inputs

Job description

Program Manager Journeyman - Air Force Programs

Job Category: Program Management

Requisition Number: PROGR004878

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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

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

We are seeking Journeyman level Program Managers to support critical Air Force initiatives that enhance operational capability and mission readiness supporting Hanscom AFB in Bedford, Massachusetts.

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:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support cost and schedule reduction activities for acquisition and development
• Provide support and solutions to program leadership to facilitate successful contract execution for the program and analyze 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 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 provide 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
• Support, prepare, review and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory acquisition report and milestone review documentations identified in DoDI 5000.02
• Provide non-technical acquisition program management to include guidance and expertise necessary to apply principles, criteria, and procedures of DoD Directive 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and other DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFLCMC Instructions, Directives, Regulations, and guidance documents as applicable
• Outline policy disconnects, policy interpretation, and management of all acquisition efforts
• Assist with planning, evaluating and implementing program acquisition strategies. This includes DoD and AF policy and/or guidance; technical approach and/or requirements; risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the warfighter within cost, schedule, and performance constraints. Also includes broad range of program acquisition strategies, market research, evaluating deliverables requirements and best practice management; this includes support to Urgent Capability Acquisitions and Middle Tier of Acquisition as defined in DoDI 5000.80, Operation of the Middle Tier of Acquisition and DoDI 5000.81, Urgent Capability Acquisition
• Support and coordinate with program level scheduling personnel
• Develop, maintain, and update program risk management plans IAW the Risk Management Guide for DoD Acquisition, AFPAM 63-128, and the Air Force RI3 Guidebook; facilitate program risk identification, risk analysis, risk handling and risk monitoring; assist with execution of program risk management boards, risk management working groups (or equivalent), and document meeting minutes; includes analyzing prime and sub-contractor risk management processes
• Assist with development, maintenance, and update of acquisition reports such as the Monthly Activity Reports (MAR), Source Approval Request (SAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Acquisition Program Baseline (APB), and supplemental reports as required by DoD policy for ACAT I, ACAT II, and ACAT III programs and IAW DoDI 5000.02, AFI 63-101_20-101, and AFPAM 63-128. This requires use of standardized and specialized software applications such as M/S Office, Integrated Budget Documentation and Execution System (IDECS), Electronic Document Access (EDA), Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR), and any other DoD/Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) mandated system(s)
• Provide direct support in preparing and submitting funding documents (e.g. Purchase Request, MIPR, Purchase Orders, etc.). Requires familiarity with financial systems such as Comprehensive Cost and Requirement’s System (CCaR)
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate acquisition project assignments and make recommendations to Government Program Manager regarding problems with unique or controversial items that may have a major effect on the overall performance and execution of acquisition & sustainment projects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 10+ years of experience working within a DoD environment and prior Program Management experience
• Active SecretSecurity Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

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: $135k - $148k . Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, location 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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