Senior Program Manager

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Senior Program Manager located at Hanscom AFB, MA in support of CROWS to support various program management initiatives.

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.  

Responsibilities Include:

• Assisting CROWS leadership in the management of projects/programs within cost, schedule and performance baselines;
• Collaborating with CROWS management, team leads, program office representatives, and extended team to prepare for periodic working group meetings and leadership/strategic meetings;
• Assisting with DoD and DAF program/project analysis including the planning and organizing of program/project activities;
• Assisting with reviewing and establishing policies and guidance;
• Working with team leads, cyber focus teams, and team members to update action plans with current required actions or prioritizations;
• Maintaining the five-year budget and schedules and ensure consistency with the CROWS action plans;
• Assisting in development of strategic briefings to be presented to senior leaders including AFLCMC/CC, SAF/AQ, AFLCMC/FM, and CROWS leadership;
• Planning and supporting telecommunications and meetings with internal and external organizations;
• Supporting CROWS leadership with management of the CROWS requirements management process flow;
• Managing CROWS monthly activity reports, year-in-review reports, history reports, quad charts, and other reports;
• Managing the CROWS workflow box;
• Preparing, reviewing, and updating CROWS operating instructions
• Maintaining CROWS action items tracker for key meetings;
• Supporting CROWS meetings and tracking action items from meetings;
• Maintaining lessons learned documentation to ensure continuous improvement;
• Providing support to CROWS leadership when requested.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements

• Must be US Citizen
• TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience in USAF weapon system acquisitions
• Senior executive briefing experience
• Project Management Certification or Training
• BA/BS degree, 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three of which must be in the DoD
• OR, 15 years of directly related experience, five of which must be in the DoD

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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall 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.

This contractor and subcontractor shall 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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