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We're looking for an experienced Integrated Program Managers to support the planning, execution, and oversight of complex Air Force acquisition programs. In this role, you'll help ensure programs remain on track by monitoring cost, schedule, and performance while providing recommendations to leadership that support mission success.

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:

• Manage and support all phases of the DoD acquisition lifecycle, including system development, production, fielding, and sustainment of weapon systems and associated technologies.
• Analyze program performance using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate cost, schedule, risk, and overall program health.
• Identify program risks, recommend practical solutions, and develop alternative courses of action to keep acquisition efforts aligned with program objectives.
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional acquisition documentation, including executive briefings, reports, schedules, program plans, and decision support materials for government leadership.
• Develop and maintain required acquisition reports and documentation, including DAES, MAR, IMP, IMS, and other statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), milestone reviews, Integrated Master Plan (IMP) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reviews, executive leadership meetings, and other acquisition events.
• Coordinate with cross-functional government and contractor teams to track program execution and communicate program status to senior leadership.
• Apply knowledge of DoD 5000 Series acquisition guidance, acquisition best practices, and program management principles to achieve cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Other duties may include:

• Coordinating as Action Officer for key presentations such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, current year spend plans and other high level task management.
• Cross coordination of schedules, risk management and key team management tools.
• Lead and coordinate all preparatory work for key team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience as a Program Manager within a DoD environment.
• Active Top Secret Security Clearance. (Position may require a SCI) 
• Bachelor's and or Master's Degree; PMP Certificate preferred.
• Must be a US citizen. 

The annual salary range: $164k - $190k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

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.

The 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.