Senior Contracting Support Manager

Applied Res; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Awards and recognition program

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions seeks a Senior Contracting Program Manager to support the C3C/Kessel Run Division at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. The role focuses on acquisition and program management through the full acquisition lifecycle, coordinating with Government PMs and IPTs to ensure contract execution and program health.

The position requires DoD acquisition expertise, ability to prepare and review PMRs, APBs, and milestone briefings, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 12 years of experience, five of which in DoD acquisition.
• Alternative: 15 years of experience including at least eight years supporting DoD programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management support across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Review and prepare Acquisition Documentation and milestones per DoD directives.
• Coordinate with Government Program Managers and IPTs to ensure contract execution and program health.
• Support source selection strategies, RFP development, and evaluation criteria.
• Maintain program reporting, risk management, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Acquisition management

Program management

DoD compliance

RFP preparation

Contract administration

Cost/Schedule/Performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

15+ years DoD experience

Tools

MS Office

IDeCS

EDA

CCaR

Job description

Applied Research Solutions has a new role for a Senior Contracting Program Manager to provide support to the C3C/Kessel Run (KR) Division. Specifically, this will be supporting the C3C/Kessel Run Contracting office.

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

The Senior Contracting Program Manager will provide acquisition and program management support to Government Program Managers and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across the acquisition lifecycle. The position supports program execution activities involving cost, schedule, performance, risk management, acquisition documentation, milestone preparation, contractor coordination, and program reporting in support of Air Force acquisition 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.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Support program leadership with analysis, solutions, and recommendations to ensure successful contract execution and overall program health.
• Provide expert Program Management input for RFPs, including system specifications, EW Systems (SRDs), SOWs, CDRLs, and other proposal materials.
• Review acquisition documents (ADMs, LCSPs, Acquisition Strategies, APBs, Risk Management Plans, PMRs, milestone briefings) and provide programmatic assessments for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare, review, and support statutory/regulatory acquisition reports and milestone documentation in accordance with DoDI 5000.02.
• Support acquisition and development processes with Government stakeholders and prime contractors.
• Apply non-technical acquisition management expertise aligned with DoDD 5000.1, DoDI 5000.02, NSSAP 03-02, and applicable DoD/AF/AFMC/AFLCMC directives.
• Assist in planning and evaluating acquisition strategies, including policy compliance, technical requirements, risk assessment, market research, and deliverable evaluation. Support Urgent Capability and Middle Tier Acquisition activities per DoDI 5000.80 and 5000.81.
• Develop and maintain acquisition documentation (MARs, SARs, DAES, APBs) for ACAT I-III programs using tools such as MS Office, IDECS, EDA, CCaR, and other DoD/OSD systems.
• Provide critical support to Life Cycle Logistics and operational sustainment activities.
• Coordinate and interpret acquisition project requirements, providing recommendations on complex issues affecting program execution.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
• Assess program integration plans and provide feedback.
• Draft contractual correspondence related to program management.
• Support source selection strategies, evaluation criteria, RFP development, and administrative processes.
• Monitor DoD acquisition reform updates and recommend program adjustments related to RDC, Evolutionary Acquisition, Spiral Development, and Incremental Development.
• Identify and communicate policy gaps, interpretations, and management needs across acquisition efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Clearance:

Must have and be able to maintain an active Secret security clearance

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five of which must be in DoD acquisition

• OR
  • 15 Years of experience including at least eight years supporting DoD programs

Technical Skills

• PCO Prep
• Contract Close Out
• Review of documents from the program management staff
• Mentoring and Training of Acquisition staff
• Familiar with cloud-based systems, including management and projection of cost and performance
• Familiar with agile methods and CI/CD, DevSecOps and DevOps principals
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, 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
• Possesses the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation including but not limited to briefings, documents, and plans

Additional Information:

The expected annual salary range: $135k - $145k . 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.

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.

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