Senior Acquisition Program Manager

6AM City, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Program Manager to support the NCN within the Global ASNT Increment 2 Block 2 PMO. You will work under the Nuclear Networks Division to provide acquisition and program management expertise in DoD environments, interfacing with AF/DoD stakeholders.

The role requires 5–7 years of DoD program management experience, US citizenship, and an active Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• 5-7 years of DoD program management experience (Air Force preferred).
• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support in line with DoD guidance and AFI/DoD policy references.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, briefings, and status reports for senior leadership.
• Support program reviews, IMP/IMS, and senior level meetings with concise, accurate information.

Skills

Program management experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Description

This key role provides support to the Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal (Global ASNT) Increment 2 Block 2 (I2B2) Program Management Office via the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN). The NC3 Directorate's mission is to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPEO NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs.
• 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, deployment and sustainment 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 and sustainment reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (i.e. Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Monthly Activity Report (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.
• Understand the different funding types, budgets and the Central Asset Management (CAM)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, master's degree preferred.
• Program Manager experience, with at least 5-7 years in a DoD environment. (Air Force preferred)
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.

The expected annual salary range: $170k - $195K. Salary is dependent upon the role, associated responsibilities, candidates experience and qualifications to include education/training and key skills.

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.

Preferred

• Software: Intermediate
• SharePoint: Intermediate
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization