Program Manager and Admin Support Specialist

Applied Research Solutions is seeking candidates to provide support to Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (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 at 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. 

Responsibilities include:

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Ensures the leadership is kept informed of all issues of interest that relate to the mission of the directorate


• Monitors progress toward accomplishment of various taskings and initiatives.


• Provides support by supplying the information and background for the preparation of program events


• Drafts documents for the approval and signature of leadership


• Disseminates program policy and specific initiative guidance for members of the organization


• Coordinates, documents, monitors, and supports a variety of meetings and conferences to include, but not limited to, scheduling and set up of physical and virtual meetings and in support office staff and external participates


• Prepare background information and invite required meeting participants ensuring documentation of the meetings are filed IAW organizational policy


• Documentation may include but is not limited to attendance logs, minutes and/or action items with corresponding action officers


• Maintains scheduling documents and requirements for video and online conferencing set up and execution, which may include but is not limited to the maintenance logs on the equipment, the corresponding instructions on equipment set up, and meeting execution


• Prepare correspondence, reports, papers and briefings IAW applicable policies and templates


• Maintain appointment calendars and conference room schedules


• Answer telephones, forward messages, and provide responses to routine queries


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen


• Active Secret Security Clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:

Clearance: Top Secret Level Clearance with Current SCI Eligibility

Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in related field

Years of experience: 3+ years of related experience with at least 3 years in the DoD

The expected annual salary range: $100k - $113k. 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.

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.