ARS is seeking a Senior Program Manager providing support to the Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management Division (C3BM). Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) has been tasked with delivering an integrated Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network providing resilient decision advantage and enabling the USAF, USSF, Joint, and Coalition Force to win against the pacing challenge. C3BM supports execution in many different focus areas. C3BM’s main efforts are Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Operational Response Team (ORT), and multiple mission integration teams such as Air, Maritime and multiple acquisitions consisting of both the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) and Space. The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is the integrated system-of-systems fusing sensors, effectors, and sustainment grids to build situational awareness, make operational decisions, and direct the force to create needed lethal and nonlethal effects in support of the Joint Force Commander’s scheme of maneuver. The DAF PEO C3BM has the responsibility of technically and programmatically integrating the DAF’s larger system-of-systems architecture needed to deliver an integrated Command and Control (C2) core function for the DAF, Joint, and Coalition forces, by teaming with all other DAF PEOs, as needed. This is a full time position located in Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA. 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. Develop overall roadmap for incremental delivery of the DAF BATTLE NETWORK. Coordinate with program offices to develop the increment schedule of capability delivery and track program office progress. Serve as primary interface to program offices as well as Headquarters Air Force and Spaces Force for program planning, budgeting, and execution. As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will: • Applies subject matter expertise to various project/program initiatives • Identifies programmatic issues and develops recommendations to facilitate issue resolution • Advises on all resource management issues pertaining to the evaluation of effective resource performance across the portfolio • Serves as a branch integrator ensuring all programs briefings and charts meet proper format • Advises on responses to senior leadership • Advises the Government program manager on best practices • Outlines policy disconnects, interpretation and management of all acquisition efforts • Assist the Program Manager in management of day-to-day program activities, to include: integrated master scheduling, contract actions (including proposal technical evaluations and materials/ labor hours estimating), action item resolution, execution of requirements and plans, management of technical/ program related issues, development of comprehensive rick assessment and mitigation plans, and test support to include operational assessment of advanced technologies • Creates and assists in developing acquisition program documentation required by DOD 5000 series supporting program efforts and acquisition milestones/ reviews applying knowledge of streamlined acquisition policies/ procedures and program management skills • Assist with the definition, development, documentation and management of user requirements; building on existing requirements management processes to identify, review, and approve inherent and new capability needs to support a larger user community and enterprise objective to include assisting in conducting Industry Days, user/requirement working groups, developing implementation strategies, ect. • Prepares RFP documentation consisting of Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Program Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists, etc. per DOD 5000 series • Supports the development of strategies and associated budgets to efficiently and effectively execute programs, planning, facilitation, coordination of agendas, action items, and technical/program issues related to management, technical and test reviews to include requirements and design reviews, audits, and requirements meetings, etc. • Assists in the development and execution of strategies and budget to efficiently execute programs cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks • Prepare/update briefings and reports as required • Assist in the development and execution of strategies and budgets to efficiently execute programs • Monitor effectiveness of achieving program/enterprise goals and objectives; to include monitoring cost, schedule and technical performance and associated risks • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: • Experience: Program Manager, with at least 10 years in a DoD environment. • Education: BA/BS degree preferred. • Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Security Clearance. • Certifications: PMP Certificate preferred. • Citizenship: Must be a US citizen. The expected annual salary range: $150k - $170k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills. Additional Information: 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). 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