Senior Program Manager with Security Clearance

At ARS, we believe in prioritizing our employees. We offer a dynamic culture where you are challenged to meet your career goals while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Our competitive benefits package, awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from senior management keep our employees motivated and engaged. Key Responsibilities: As a Senior Program Manager at ARS, you will: Utilize your expertise in qualitative and quantitative techniques to gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition programs.
Assess programs against schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions, and pursue alternative courses of action.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition, including development, production, and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment.
Formulate plans and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Develop and support acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
Participate in program management reviews, senior-level meetings, and IMP/IMS reviews.
Coordinate key presentations and manage high-level tasks such as PMR, CIO, CCC, POM requests, and current year spend plans.
Lead preparatory work for team meetings and manage cross-functional schedules, risk management, and team tools.
Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Technical Experience: Experience: Program Manager, with at least 5-7 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. 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). 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.