Senior DoD Program Manager - TS Clearance, Mission-Critical

Applied Res; Bedford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA, to lead acquisition programs in a DoD environment. Top-Secret clearance is required, and citizenship is mandatory. The role emphasizes schedule and cost baselines, cross-functional collaboration, and high-level reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in DoD program management, PMP is a plus, and a strong track record in delivering complex weapon system programs within cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of program management experience in a DoD environment.
• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and measure acquisition program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines; recommend viable solutions.
• Plan and evaluate system acquisition from development to deployment of weapons systems.
• Formulate plans to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Develop and support acquisition reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
• Participate in program management reviews and senior-level meetings.
• Coordinate presentations and manage PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and annual spend.
• Lead cross-functional scheduling, risk management, and team tools.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition program analysis

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Presentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA, to lead acquisition programs in a DoD environment. Top-Secret clearance is required, and citizenship is mandatory. The role emphasizes schedule and cost baselines, cross-functional collaboration, and high-level reporting.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years in DoD program management, PMP is a plus, and a strong track record in delivering complex weapon system programs within cost and schedule constraints.