Senior DoD Program Manager — Top-Secret Clearance

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. A Top-Secret Clearance is required. The role emphasizes acquisition program analysis, cost and schedule baselining, and performance improvements within a DoD context.

Responsibilities include planning, researching, and assessing system acquisitions, developing reports (DAES, MAR), and coordinating PMRs and senior meetings. PMP is preferred and US citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of DoD program management experience.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gathers, analyzes, and measures the effectiveness and productivity of acquisition programs.
• Assesses programs against schedule and cost baselines and recommends viable solutions.
• Plans, researches, analyzes, and assesses system acquisition including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and equipment.
• Formulates plans and strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develops and supports acquisition reports (DAES, MAR) and participates in PMRs and senior‑level meetings.
• Coordinates presentations and manages PMR/CIO/CCC/POM requests and current year spend plans.
• Leads preparatory work for team meetings and manages cross-functional schedules and risk management.

Skills

DoD experience

Program management

PMO coordination

Top-Secret Clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Software proficiency

Job description

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. A Top-Secret Clearance is required. The role emphasizes acquisition program analysis, cost and schedule baselining, and performance improvements within a DoD context.

Responsibilities include planning, researching, and assessing system acquisitions, developing reports (DAES, MAR), and coordinating PMRs and senior meetings. PMP is preferred and US citizenship is mandatory.