Senior Program Manager - DoD Link 22 (Top Secret)

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

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This role requires a Top-Secret clearance and supports the Link 22 Program within Aerial and Tactical Networks.

You will lead acquisition programs using qualitative and quantitative techniques, assess schedules and costs, develop and support acquisition reports, and coordinate high‑level reviews and spend plans. A DoD background and PMP are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as Program Manager in a DoD environment (5–7 years).
• Active Top-Secret security clearance required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Leverage qualitative and quantitative techniques to measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
• Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines; recommend viable solutions.
• Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition including development and deployment of weapons systems.
• Formulate plans and strategies to meet cost, schedule and performance objectives.
• Develop and support acquisition reports (statutory/regulatory reports such as DAES and MAR).
• Participate in program management reviews and senior-level meetings.
• Coordinate presentations and manage PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and annual spend plans.
• Lead cross-functional meetings; manage schedules, risk, and team tools.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition planning

Risk management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) seeks a Senior Program Manager at Hanscom AFB in Bedford, MA. This role requires a Top-Secret clearance and supports the Link 22 Program within Aerial and Tactical Networks.

You will lead acquisition programs using qualitative and quantitative techniques, assess schedules and costs, develop and support acquisition reports, and coordinate high‑level reviews and spend plans. A DoD background and PMP are highly valued.